Franklin Boulevard under I-5 reduced to two lanes until February

From ODOT-

We are making significant progress building the new northbound Willamette River Bridge and have reached a crucial section – the bridge crossing over Franklin Boulevard in Eugene-Springfield.



On Sept. 4, our contractor will close the westbound lanes of Franklin Boulevard under Interstate 5 and shift all westbound traffic to one of the eastbound lanes. This “crossover” traffic pattern will restrict travel on Franklin Boulevard under I-5 to one lane in each direction until early February.



The speed limit on Franklin Boulevard also will be reduced from the current 45 mph to 35 mph while the crossover is in place. Drivers on Franklin Boulevard between Eugene and Springfield should expect minor travel delays during peak traffic times.



The lane changes and speed reduction will allow contractors to safely build structural elements of the new northbound Willamette River Bridge over Franklin Boulevard. We will also build a portion of the new viaduct pedestrian path north of Franklin Boulevard.



You did not see the same traffic impacts for the southbound bridge because it does not cross over Franklin Boulevard at the same angle.



Drivers should expect some additional traffic delays when construction equipment enters and leaves the roadway and construction takes place overhead. Please obey the construction zone signs and flaggers at all times.