i <br /> i <br /> I <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> i <br /> July 1, 1 7 <br /> <br /> a <br /> CONTACT: Richard Zucker, Maintenance Supervisor, 687-5271 <br /> Sandra Gleason, Public Information, 687-5523 <br /> FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> l CITY TO REPAIR WEST 11TH AVENUE <br /> Begi Wing Tuesday, July 7 and continuing for approximately one and a half <br /> weeks, ci y of Eugene maintenance crews will repair West 11th Avenue between <br /> I <br /> Garfield treet and Baily Hill Road. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. <br /> each day, weather permitting. One lane of traffic at a time will be closed, <br /> <br /> 1 beginning at Garfield with the westbound lane on the north and continuing west <br /> to Baily i11. <br /> <br /> j Acco ding to Richard Zucker, Public Works maintenance supervisor, a hot <br /> rubberize mixture will be used to seal the cracks and joints along West <br /> 11th. "T a mixture contracts and expands with the pavement and prevents water <br /> from intr ding into the base of the road. Crack sealing is an economical way <br /> to extend the life of the street and is part of the city's routine maintenance <br /> program," Zucker said. <br /> For ore information call 687-5220. <br /> END <br /> <br /> a <br /> <br /> 3 <br /> i <br /> i <br /> 'i <br /> I <br /> <br />