A heartfelt thank you to one and all

From ODOT-



As we take time off this week to give thanks, I will be thinking about all of the people involved in making this project such a success, and that includes YOU.



The Willamette River Bridge project is the largest bridge replacement yet in Oregon. I am grateful that it has gone so smoothly and that we’ve received so much praise from our neighbors as they’ve watched the beautiful, new arched bridges and other structures take shape.



Our construction team, led by Hamilton Construction, has done a marvelous job coordinating a whole symphony of builders and specialty subcontractors responsible for all the moving parts of this complex undertaking.



Away from the construction site, several groups of residents have tirelessly volunteered their time to ensure that the final product respects the community and the area’s history. I’ve enjoyed continued partnerships with the Community Advisory Group, Design Enhancement Steering Committee and the Bridge Naming Committee.



And finally, I want to thank you, our readers. We’ve been writing the Willamette River Bridge blog for nearly two and a half years and I greatly appreciate that you take time out of your busy lives to follow our posts. We wouldn’t be here without you. Nothing makes me happier than reading comments from our readers thanking us for our posts and telling us how they enjoy the information we are covering.



I look forward to continuing this journey with you. Please remember to tell us what you’d like to see more of in future blog posts.



Happy Thanksgiving!