Watch for Lane Closures as Concrete Street Repairs Continue in Eugene

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~I i /i 1 II, _ i~ February 9, 2007 CONTACT: Tony Jobanek, Street Surface Supervisor, 541-682-4800 From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I, 111latch for Lane Closures as Concrete Street Repairs Continue in Eugene ' Watch for lane closures and detours in several locations as the Eugene Public Works ' continues its annual concrete street panel maintenance and repair program. Beginning the week of February 12, Public Works crews will start concrete panel repairs on West Eighth Avenue between Jackson and Van Buren streets. The work will occur at ~'I numerous locations, and the westbound lane on Eighth Avenue will be closed at Jackson Street for approximately two weeks. Starting later next week, repairs will be made to the eastbound lane of 18th Avenue between Polk and Jackson streets. East bound traffic will be permitted, but expect traffic slow downs and travel lane restrictions during the construction period. This project will require three to four weeks for completion. In addition westbound 16th Avenue between Hilyard and Patterson streets will remain closed through Tuesday. February 13, and westbound 14th Avenue between Kincaid and Alder streets will remain closed through February 19 for concrete panel repairs. Eugene has approximately 30 miles of concrete streets in its 516-mile street system. Each year, repairs are scheduled based on a variety of factors, including amount of damage, use of the street, and availability of funds. Typically, the repair work includes removing the old pavement, making minor subsurface repairs if needed, pouring new concrete, and keeping traffic off the new surface until the concrete has thoroughly cured, usually about two weeks. In 2006, Public Works crews repaired more than 28,000 square feet of concrete streets using more than ~,I 700 cubic yards of concrete in the process. Eugene also has an annual program to repair its asphalt streets. Unlike concrete repairs, which can be done during cool and damp conditions, asphalt repairs are best done when it's I! warm and dry. This year's asphalt pavement preservation program is scheduled to begin in May. Both the concrete and asphalt repair programs are funded primarily with state and local motor i vehicle fuel taxes. For updates on local road repair projects, call the metro roadwork hotline at 984-8484, or on the web at www.eugene-or.gov/pw Eugene Public Works • www.eugene-or.gov/pw 858 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97501 •541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 • e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us