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i <br /> I <br /> i <br /> ~ ~ ~ ~ <br /> r <br /> .August 30, 19 9 <br /> i <br /> ' CONTACT: om Larsen, Project Manager, 682-8450 <br /> From Public I formation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> WEATHER USHES FERRY STREET BRIDGE LANE REOPENING TO WEDNESDAY <br /> Late A gust rain put a brief damper on plans to reopen all four bridge lanes on the Ferry <br /> Street Bridge. Project Manager Tom Larsen said Monday that the bridge lanes and two <br /> southbound vi duct lanes to Sixth Avenue will open Wednesday, weather permitting. <br /> Earlier lans to open the lanes on Tuesday were postponed so the final layer of asphalt <br /> just north oft bridge can be applied when the surface is dry. Traffic on the bridge has been <br /> ~ limited to one ane in each direction since June 10 to allow the project contractor, Mowat <br /> I <br /> Construction f Kirkland, Wash., to pour new concrete surfacing on the 48-year-old bridge. <br /> The rai will not delay plans to pour the final section of concrete on the viaduct this <br /> week. Beginn ng Tuesday night and continuing until at least Thursday, nighttime northbound <br /> traffic approa ing the bridge from the downtown area will be detoured around the viaduct and <br /> onto the bridg at Fourth Avenue. Once the pour is completed, northbound travel will be limited <br /> to one lane fo at least 10 more days so the concrete can cure properly. <br /> (more) <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> <br /> • Phone: (541) 687-5262 • FAX: (541) 683-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />