Three Oregon artists will soon begin work on design enhancements for the Interstate 5 Willamette River Bridge. I’m excited to announce that we have signed contracts and will be starting work on three sculptures to be located adjacent to I-5, north and south of the new Willamette River bridges.
Installation of the enhancements ─ “River” by the Lillian Pitt team, “Camas Basket” by rhiza A + D and “Blue Camas Basket” by Devin Laurence Field ─ will be complete by summer 2014.
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| This map shows where the three approved design enhancements, as well as future improvements, will be located. |
Part of the funding for the I-5 Willamette River Bridge project comes from a federal package called SAFETEA-LU, which stands for Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. It requires ODOT to build a bridge that is both functional and visually pleasing.
From the beginning of the design process in 2005, community members said the location and size of the bridges deserved special attention and asked that ODOT include design enhancements.
In December 2009, local citizens had their first opportunity to comment on design concepts. In April 2011, we held a second open house to gather input on proposed enhancements for above the bridge deck. For both events, our project website included a virtual open house that displayed the proposed designs and allowed viewers to complete an online survey with their comments. The comments we received weighed into the ultimate selection of these designs.
We continue to work with local stakeholders to ensure the new Willamette River Bridge and its surroundings reflect community values, the natural beauty of the Willamette Valley and the river, while recognizing the cultural significance of this area to the Kalapuya tribe that first lived here. Watch for more news about additional enhancements in the project area in the coming months.
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