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i <br /> <br /> - - > > .s ~ .o <br /> July 28, 2005 <br /> CONTACT: Steve Gallup, Project Manager, (541) 682-8460 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Work to Begin Monday on Improving 3`d/4"' Connector Street Between Lincoln and Pearl <br /> Work is scheduled to begin Monday, August 1, on a project to improve the 3`d/4'n <br /> connector street between Lincoln and Pearl streets. <br /> Delta Construction Company has been awarded the contract for the $1.8 million project, <br /> which is funded through a combination of property owner assessments and system <br /> development charge (SDC) revenues. The project is expected to be substantially complete in <br /> late November. <br /> The project was identified in Eugene's capital improvement program to create safer <br /> j traveling conditions for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists using the badly deteriorated east- <br /> west route just north of the railroad tracks in downtown Eugene. The intersections at each end <br /> of the project will be realigned to further improve traveling safety. <br /> Improvements consist of a 32-foot wide roadway with two travel lanes, landscaped <br /> medians, bicycle lanes, curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lights, street trees, traffic calming, and <br /> wastewater and stormwater drainage systems. In addition, the design is intended to <br /> accommodate future north-south connections between the train station, Skinner Butte and the <br /> Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House. <br /> During construction, motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays <br /> and detours. The intersections of 4cn Avenue with Lincoln Street and 3`d Avenue with Pearl <br /> Street will be closed for extended periods during the project. <br /> ~ For up-to-date information on this and other area construction projects, call the metro <br /> II roadwork hotline at 984-8484 or visit the City of Eugene's website at www.eugene-or.gov. <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />