From ODOT- The south bank viaduct path is an investment in the community's infrastructure. City officials and ODOT recognize that it's a vital part of the bicycle and pedestrian network. Together, we are working hard to improve it.
Some of you have requested more information about the long-term plans for the south bank viaduct path. I'm happy to describe these and to clarify what is included as part of the Willamette River Bridge project and what will occur independent of it.
Adjusting the south bank path route
The new, permanent viaduct path will follow a different route than it does today. It will begin east of the Knickerbocker Bridge and run along the north side of Franklin Boulevard, rather than the south side.
ODOT built a temporary detour for the path to accommodate construction of the new Whilamut Passage Bridge, allow space for stream restoration between the path and the river, and divert path users from ongoing construction hazards. This detour is necessary for project safety.
Extending the path
ODOT is also extending the path to just west of the Oldham Crane Service property as part of the Willamette River Bridge project. We are coordinating with the cities of Eugene and Springfield to establish appropriate connections to the new viaduct path, but those will be a separate project. The city of Springfield plans to extend the new path east, allowing users to cross Franklin Boulevard at the intersection with Glenwood Boulevard. Traffic signals there will make crossing the busy lanes safer for all.
OBEC Consulting Engineers, the design team leading the Willamette River Bridge project, is also working with the City of Springfield on the path extension. They are currently in the design phase and expect the extension to open with the rest of the viaduct path in 2014. The existing south bank connector path will remain open until this connection is finished.
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Selasa, 27 November 2012
Selasa, 17 Mei 2011
A nod to the bridge designers
From ODOT-
We have talked a lot about the construction of the new Interstate 5 Willamette River Bridge, but who is responsible for designing and engineering this graceful and significant structure?
The design team is led by OBEC Consulting Engineers, based in Eugene.
OBEC was created in 1966 as the design arm of Hamilton Construction, our main builder for this project. OBEC, then known as Oregon Bridge Engineering Company, and Hamilton originally performed design-build work for the timber industry. OBEC later separated from Hamilton in order to pursue a wider range of projects.
OBEC has engineered many bridges in the Eugene-Springfield area, including the structures in the Beltline Highway project, the Ferry Street Bridge project, the DeFazio Bridge, the Delta Ponds Pedestrian Bridge and the I-5 Gateway Pedestrian Bridge. OBEC also worked on the McKenzie River (Spores) to Goshen Grade project to repair two and replace five bridges between Coburg and Creswell.
To design the large Willamette River Bridge, OBEC teamed with 18 subcontractors, all but one of which is based in Oregon. They ranged from transportation planners and landscape architects to public involvement, geology, archaeology and environmental experts.
While their work on the major bridge design is largely complete, OBEC continues to participate in the design enhancement process and on any design or engineering refinements that need to be made during construction.
We have talked a lot about the construction of the new Interstate 5 Willamette River Bridge, but who is responsible for designing and engineering this graceful and significant structure?
The design team is led by OBEC Consulting Engineers, based in Eugene.
OBEC was created in 1966 as the design arm of Hamilton Construction, our main builder for this project. OBEC, then known as Oregon Bridge Engineering Company, and Hamilton originally performed design-build work for the timber industry. OBEC later separated from Hamilton in order to pursue a wider range of projects.
OBEC has engineered many bridges in the Eugene-Springfield area, including the structures in the Beltline Highway project, the Ferry Street Bridge project, the DeFazio Bridge, the Delta Ponds Pedestrian Bridge and the I-5 Gateway Pedestrian Bridge. OBEC also worked on the McKenzie River (Spores) to Goshen Grade project to repair two and replace five bridges between Coburg and Creswell.
To design the large Willamette River Bridge, OBEC teamed with 18 subcontractors, all but one of which is based in Oregon. They ranged from transportation planners and landscape architects to public involvement, geology, archaeology and environmental experts.
While their work on the major bridge design is largely complete, OBEC continues to participate in the design enhancement process and on any design or engineering refinements that need to be made during construction.
Senin, 07 Februari 2011
Design Complete on Willamette River Bridge
From ODOT-Another important milestone has been reached on the Willamette River Bridge project. Design of the northbound bridge, along with modifications to Interstate 5 lanes and ramps is complete. This is the last major engineering design work needed to guide completion of the new I-5 bridges. Finishing the design work is a result of close collaboration between Oregon Department of Transportation, OBEC Consulting Engineers, Hamilton Construction and a large group of key community stakeholders.
While the bridge and roadway design work has been completed other design efforts are ongoing. Regional artists continue to work with stakeholders to design artistic enhancements to the project area.
The team, especially our committed stakeholders, is to be complimented on a job well done. I know the community will be pleased with the results when the entire project is complete.
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