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~J I , I ~ ~ <br /> , - ~ <br /> i <br /> i <br /> October 13, 19 7 <br /> CONTACT: ud DeSantis, Project Manager, 682-5560 <br /> From Public I ormation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> FINAL PAVI G, TRAFFIC SIGNAL WORK SCHEDULED ON EAST 24TH AVENUE <br /> Final pa ing and traffic signal installation are scheduled this week on East 24th Avenue, <br /> substantially co pleting a $1.5 million project to improve 24th Avenue between Hilyard and <br /> gate Streets. <br /> The fina layer of paving will be applied on East 24th between Hilyard and Agate streets <br /> Tuesday and W dnesday, October 14 and 15, weather permitting. During paving, East 24th will <br /> ~e closed to thr ugh traffic, and local traffic may encounter delays of up to 15 minutes. <br /> On We esday, a new signal will be installed at the intersection of East 24th and Hilyard. <br /> he new signal 'll provide protected left turns for northbound and southbound vehicles turning <br /> om Hilyard ono 24th. To increase safety for pedestrians, particularly schoolchildren crossing <br /> 4th, the signal 'll have three phases: one for all southbound traffic movements on Hilyard, <br /> ne for all north ound traffic movements on Hilyard, and one for east-west traffic on 24th <br /> venue. <br /> For up-t date reports on local road construction projects, call the City of Eugene traffic <br /> relief hotline at 84-8484. <br /> <br /> PubliQ Works • Administ ation • City of Eugene .858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />