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Bridge construction update -The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon, USA Page 1 of 1 <br /> www.registerguard.com I ©The Register-Guard, Eugene,Oregon <br /> November 23, 2003 <br /> Bridge construction update <br /> Though motorists navigating the Interstate 5 bridges over the <br /> McKenzie and Willamette rivers may notice little outward <br /> progress on the work to build replacement bridges the work <br /> indeed continues. <br /> Workers will continue building the work bridge over the <br /> Willamette River from the north bank. The contractor is using <br /> the bridge for worker and equipment access as crews drill <br /> footings for the detour bridge. <br /> Construction access to the work area is from North Walnut <br /> Road in Alton Baker Park, off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard <br /> near Autzen Stadium. <br /> Cyclists and pedestrians using trails in Alton Baker Park should <br /> watch for trucks and other construction equipment. <br /> The Canoe Canal Trail is now open to trail users. The Riverfront <br /> L Bike Trail, on the north bank of the Willamette River under the <br /> I-5 Bridge, is closed. Signs will direct people to the open paths. <br /> Work has begun on the McKenzie River Bridge. <br /> The contractor will begin building access from the north bank <br /> to bridge footing locations. Motorists and others should watch <br /> for construction vehicles on McKenzie View Drive. <br /> The Oregon Department of Transportation will hold tours for <br /> the public on the first Thursday of each month. <br /> 1 <br /> a <br /> http://www.registerguard.com/cgi-bin/printStory.py?name=c5.cr.bridgeupdate.1123&date=2... 11/24/03 <br />