Martin Luther King Jr / Centennial Boulevard - May 2010 – August 2010 • Expect construction activity in the I-5 median and shoulders. • The bicycle/pedestrian path along MLK Blvd./Centennial Blvd is closed until Approximately August 2. A signed detour is in place. • Lane restrictions and traffic control on MLK/Centennial will continue. MP 194.04 I-105 West Bound - August 2010 – October 2010 Expect work in the median, shoulders and ramps at I-5 and I-105 westbound.

I5 Vertical Clearance Improvement Project Vicinity

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News Releases
Partial Bike Path Detour on I-5 Bridges Project*

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Why is ODOT improving vertical clearance along Interstate 5?   
This project will raise the elevation of eleven bridges over I-5 to provide a minimum clearance of 16 feet 8 inches over the freeway.  Increased clearance will eliminate the need to re-route the majority of oversized freight loads from I-5 onto local roads.  The bridges are located on a 60-mile stretch of I-5 (mileposts 182.06 to 242.13) in Marion, Linn and Lane counties.

The Work Schedule
Construction will begin on bridges in the north and continue south, but not necessarily in exact order of location; work will overlap on some bridges.  To minimize hazards to motorists and construction crews we will need some full and partial closures of overpass crossroads. The temporary closures will last up to ten days and we will provide detours during full closures.  We will need intermittent single lane closures with flaggers on overpass crossroads. We may also need to close single lanes on I-5 during night work.

How Is The Project Being Funded?
ODOT financed the $10.36 million dollar project with federal transportation funds.

Access And Alternate Routes
The anticipated schedule calls for the project contractor to begin work on Centennial/MLK Jr. Blvd. in June and on I-105 in August. There will be a need for a 7-10 day closure of each highway.  The detours will be announced prior to the closures. A two month-long bicycle/pedestrian path closure will begin in June.

How Can I Get More Information?
Contact:

• Ken Kohl, Project Manager, (541) 747-1496

• Rick Little, Public Information Officer, (541) 726-2442

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