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i <br /> PUBLIC WO DEPARTMENT • 858 PEARL • EUGENE, OREGON 97401 <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> November 29, 1988 <br /> CONTACT: Paul Klope, Engineering, 687-5246 <br /> Joanne Cox, Public Information, 687-5548 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> CITY PREPARES FOR HIGHWAY 99 IMPROVEMENTS <br /> On Mo day, December 5 starting at 8 a.m. and continuing through Friday, <br /> December 9, Pavement Services, Inc. will be taking core samples and testing <br /> the cond'tion of the Highway 99 roadbed to help determine the scope of a <br /> ~ rehabili iation project tentatively scheduled for next summer. North and <br /> t <br /> <br /> ~r and sout bound lanes between 5th Avenue and Beltline will be alternately <br /> closed t allow technicians to inspect and sample the pavement and soil. <br /> Some tra fic delays may occur and motorists are urged to drive with caution <br /> ~ and use lternate routes when possible. <br /> The r habilitation project is a joint effort by the State of Oregon and <br /> the City of Eugene. Highway 99 was last improved by the State in 1955 and <br /> 1956, wh n it was widened. Since then, the State has resurfaced and <br /> performe routine maintenance. The improved highway will be widened to <br /> accommodate bike lanes, sidewalks, and curbs and gutters on both sides of <br /> the road ay. <br /> <br />