Road Work Shifts into High Hear June 19 in Eugene

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News Release: Eugene Roadwork June 15, 2006 Page 2 , Polk Street and Oakway Road Resun`acing[ Like the Hilyard Street reconstruction, the Polk Street and Oakway Road resurfacing projects will begin June 19 as part of Eugene's 2006 pavement preservation program. However, the work is much less intensive, and at least one travel lane will remain open at all times. The work on Polk Street from 12th to 18th avenues includes grinding off the top layer of deteriorated asphalt paving and constructing a new asphalt surface called an overlay. The same grinding and overlay work will be done on Oakway Road from Fairway Loop to Coburg Road. Subsurface repairs will be made at the south end of the project (near Coburg Road) where tree roots have damaged the concrete curbs and gutters. Eugene Sand & Gravel was awarded a $394,000 contract to repave the two streets. Both jobs are scheduled to be completed by the end of July. Fern Ridge Path Reconstruction Work begins June 19 on a $388,000 contract to reconstruct and resurface Fern Ridge Path from City View to Garfield Street and from Chambers Street to Blue Heron Bike Bridge. The contractor, Wildish Construction, will remove the existing asphalt path and construct a new, 10-foot-wide concrete path surface. The project was designed by Public Works Engineering, and the Oregon Department of Transportation is managing the contract. Funding comes primarily from the federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) and local transportation system development charges. The Fern Ridge Path will be closed for several weeks while the new concrete surface cures. A temporary path will be created just east of City View for cyclists to walk their bikes to 12th Avenue, which has been designated as the detour route during construction. Stormwater Svsfem Upgrade in 43rd Street and Donald Street Work is scheduled to begin June 19 on a project to make repairs and increase the capacity of the storm drainage system in 43rd Avenue between Donald Street and Fox Hollow Road and in Donald Street from 46th to 43rd avenues. The work involves digging a trench about 10 feet deep, installing new 36-inch-diameter concrete pipe, upgrading and repairing manholes, and repairing and repaving the street. (more)