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News Rele se Richardson Bridge <br /> June 17, 986 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Ridge bicy le trail system), and the proposal was accepted. Lane County then <br /> awarded a ontract to D. W. Thompson Construction Co. of Coos Bay for erection <br /> of anew b idge, and disassembling and delivery of the old one to Eugene. <br /> Delivery i set for this July, with cost of nearly $10,000 being borne by <br /> Lane Count and the State of Oregon (10 percent each) and the Federal Highway <br /> Administra ion (80 percent). <br /> <br /> ~ Volunte r labor and contributions of materials have made this project <br /> i <br /> possible. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves will spend one training weekend <br /> r <br /> ` forming and pouring abutments, with materials supplied by Farwest Steel, <br /> Wildish Con truction and Eugene Sand & Gravel. On two later weekends, the <br /> Marines wil reconstruct and install the steel bridge, wooden handrails, guard <br /> rails and d cking. Materials were donated by Bohemia Lumber, Real Wood <br /> ~ Products, a d McFarland Cascade. <br /> Project ngineer for the City of Eugene Public Works Department, Dave <br /> '.,Thompson, s s that some additional contributions are needed for materials, <br /> equipment an labor to sandblast and paint the bridge; lumber for decking; and <br /> nuts, bolts nd nails. Individuals and organizations interested in contribut- <br /> ing can cont ct Thompson at Public Works, 687-5594. <br /> END <br /> i <br /> <br />