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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />August 10, 2010 <br /> <br />CONTACT: <br />Matt Rodrigues, Project Manager, 541-682-6036 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br />Traffic Advisory <br />th <br />Paving Work Will Slow Traffic on 13 Avenue Starting Wednesday <br />Paving is scheduled to begin Wednesday morning, August 11, and continue through <br />th <br />Friday, August 13, on 13 Avenue between Washington and Alder streets. Motorists are likely to <br />encounter significant traffic delays during daytime work hours and are encouraged to use <br />alternate routes. <br />Last week, Knife River Construction removed the top layer of deteriorated pavement on <br />th <br />the 13-block section of 13 Avenue and prepared the surface for a new, 3-inch-thick top layer of <br />asphalt. Previously the contractor installed accessible pedestrian ramps and repaired concrete <br />th <br />curbing at various locations along 13 Avenue. Once the top lift paving is completed the final <br />steps include applying new pavement markings and general clean-up work. The project <br />schedule calls for all work to be completed by the end of August. <br />During this week’s paving operation, crews generally will pave from west to east. Traffic <br />signals will be temporarily disabled in active work zones, and flaggers will control traffic. Plans <br />th <br />call for at least on lane to be kept open on 13 Avenue at all times. However, motorists should <br />expect delays and trucks and other equipment in the travel lanes, particularly in active paving <br />th <br />work zones. Also, traffic on streets that cross 13 will be delayed or detoured while paving is <br />occurring in those intersections. <br />For up-to-date information about this and other road projects in the Eugene area, go to <br />www.eugene-or.gov/traffic or call the metro roadwork hotline at 541-984-8484. <br /> <br /># # # <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ● City of Eugene ● 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ● Fax 541-682-6826 ● www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />