Clatsop, Marion, and Tillamook Counties state highway construction update: April 13-19

U.S. 101: Columbia River (Astoria – Megler) Bridge

(Oregon Coast Highway, mile post 0.00 to 0.72)

This project consists of recoating the steel on the northern side of the Columbia River Bridge along U.S. 101 north of Astoria.

The scheduled work includes coating structural steel underneath the bridge deck. A 35 mph speed limit through the construction zone will be maintained for the duration of the project. Flaggers will control single lane traffic during construction activities as required. In March, April, and May, lane delays will be allowed anytime on weekdays starting Sunday at midnight through 6:PM on Friday. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes during the daytime and drive through the area with caution. The project is scheduled to be completed in November 2011.

I-5: Tongue & Groove Barrier Replacement Project

(Pacific Highway, mile post 244.43 to 249.43)

This project consists of replacing concrete barrier just south of Salem between M.P. 244.43 and 249.43 on I-5 (Pacific Highway).

The scheduled work includes removal and replacement of concrete barrier along the roadway shoulder on I-5 in the southbound direction north of the Jefferson Hwy 99E SE Interchange. In addition, fencing will be installed on top of the barrier along the northbound shoulder on I-5. Expect nightly lane closures on the Pacific Highway and drive with caution. Flaggers will control single lane traffic during construction activities as required along the Enchanted Way frontage road. The project is scheduled to be completed in May 2010.

Region 2 Fish Passage (Bergsvik Creek)

(Necanicum Highway, mile post 2.17 to 2.28)

This project consists of replacing an arch pipe under the roadway with a concrete box culvert on OR53 (Necanicum Highway) two miles south of the junction between OR53 and US26 (Sunset Highway).

No work is currently scheduled for this week. The project is scheduled to be completed in November 2010.

OR53: Necanicum River Bridge

(Necanicum Highway, mile post 0.06 to 0.18)

This project consists of replacing a bridge on OR53 (Necanicum Highway) just south of the junction between OR53 and US26 (Sunset Highway).

The scheduled work includes mobilization of the Contractor’s equipment to the project site and clearing of brush and timber from the work area. Flaggers will control single lane traffic during construction activities as required. The project is scheduled to be completed in December 2010.

US101: 12th St. (Tillamook) – Farmer Creek Road Section

(Oregon Coast Highway, mile posts 66.23 to 76.00 and 80.61 to 82.82)

This project consists of rebuilding and repaving the roadway on U.S. 101 in the area between the south end of Tillamook and Farmer Creek Rd.

The scheduled work includes installation of a new concrete deck overlay on the Trask River Bridge at mile post 67.98. Flaggers will control single lane traffic during construction activities as required. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes and drive through the area with caution. The project is scheduled to be completed in September 2010.