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~ i i ~ <br /> I'i <br /> June 17, 1998 <br /> CONTACT: Bud DeSantis, Project Manager, 682-5230 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-2739 <br /> I', FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> CONSTRUCTION TO CLOSE BARGER AT TERRY STREET FOR TWO DAYS <br /> Construction of large, underground wastewater lines in the intersection of Terry Street <br /> and Barger Drive on Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19, will create detours and delays for <br /> Ili motorists in that area of west Eugene. <br /> Ili Barger Drive will be closed at Terry Street to all traffic. Motorists westbound on Barger <br /> li heading to the astate streets" area are advised to detour via Greenhill Road and access their <br /> de$tinations from the west end of Barger, which has been reopened at Greenhill. Similarly, <br /> i <br /> motorists leaving the "states streets" area who normally go east on Barger are advised to go west <br /> i <br /> to Greenhill. <br /> Motorists on Terry Street or turning onto Terry from Barger will be able to get through <br /> II the intersection but because of lane closures may experience lengthy delays and traffic <br /> congestion. Alternate routes are recommended. The intersection is expected to be reopened by <br /> Friday evening. <br /> II The wastewater line construction is art of a ma'or ro'ect to im rove trans ortation, <br /> P J p J P p <br /> wastewater, and stormwater systems in the area of the new school being built on the west end of <br /> Barger Drive. Construction updates are provided on Eugene's traffic relief hotline, 984-8484, <br /> and on the City's web page, www.ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />