Surrounding parks, protected open space and pedestrian paths make construction of the new Willamette River Bridges somewhat unique. They provide us with much more complexity than a simple bridge would, and they give us the opportunity to leave the area better than it was before. As the bridge project moves forward with construction of the northbound bridge, ODOT contractors are improving nearby paths and open spaces.
The new connector path between North Walnut Road and the North Bank Path eliminates a congested and confusing intersection located near the Knickerbocker Bridge.
Sharp turns and confusing connections marked the previous intersection at the North Bank Path, North Walnut Road and the Knickerbocker Bridge.
The new connector, located west of the old intersection, has two well-separated connection points to North Walnut Road. Contractors used concrete rather than asphalt because it is easier to maintain and lasts longer.
path users will find the new connection easier and safer going either east or west. In addition, the new connection is far enough from any other intersection to minimize congestion or confusion.
The route of the old North Bank Path shown in this picture, adjacent to the new path, will be returned to a natural state when crews place native plants int he area.
As an added bonus, concrete in the newly formed path includes recycled material from the Interstate 5 detour bridge. After crews crunched and cleaned the rubble it was ready to be reused, saving money on buying new aggregate to form the bed for the path.
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