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<br /> r:, <br /> News Relea e Ferry Street Bridge <br /> March 2 , 1 89 <br /> Page 2 <br /> f <br /> I <br /> ~ Altern tives under consideration include a "no build" alternative, <br /> constructi n of an I-5 southbound ramp to Franklin Bouelevard and a return <br /> ramp from ranklin Boulevard to northbound I-5, construction of a new bridge <br /> near the V lley River Center or general vicinity, traffic improvements to <br /> Ferry Stre t Bridge approaches, construction of a twin structure parallel to <br /> the existi g facility, demolition of the existing bridge and replacement with <br /> anew stru ture, and creating an alternative crossing of the Willamette River <br /> in the Riv rfront Research Park area. Improved connections between <br /> Centennial Boulevard, I-105, and Franklin Boulevard will be studied. Duke <br /> said some lternatives may involve property acquisition. <br /> The EIS will also analyze the environmental impacts associated with <br /> identified alternative solutions. Environmental issues are expected to <br /> include potential impacts to traffic, noise, air quality, land and shoreline <br /> use, vegetation, socioeconomics, history and cultural resources, public <br /> services a d utilities, and construction impacts (traffic detours, noise, and <br /> dust). No decision on a preferred alternative will be made until after the <br /> EIS is completed in 1990 and all public responses are received. <br /> The city has hired OBEC Consulting Engineers to undertake the EIS. <br /> l Jones & St kes Associates and JRH Transportation Engineers will assist OBEC <br /> i <br /> during the study. The study area is bounded on the north by I-105, to the <br /> east by I-5, to the south by Franklin Boulevard, and to the west by the <br /> proposed alley River Bridge. <br /> People interested in the meeting or the study can call Duke at the city <br /> i <br /> at 687-5218. <br /> i <br /> <br />