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<br /> - - - - r >r~ ~ ~ ~ <br /> ' April 26, 2 2 <br /> CONTACT Denny Braud, Project Co-Manager, Planning and Development, 682-5536 <br /> Chris Henry, Project Co-Manager, Public Works Transportation, 682-8472 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> 2-PAGE F <br /> i <br /> CONSTRUCTION TO OPEN BROADWAY BEGINS MONDAY <br /> I <br /> Co struction is scheduled to begin Monday on a $2.4 million project to open Broadway <br /> between O k and Charnelton streets. <br /> Eug ne Sand & Gravel has been awarded the contract for the project, which includes <br /> removing t e paved pedestrian mall on Broadway, constructing atwo-lane street with onstreet <br /> parking an a center median, and restoring and enhancing landscaping and street furnishings. <br /> i <br /> The project is scheduled to be completed in time for the Eugene Celebration this fall. <br /> As onstruction progresses, first Olive Street and then Willamette Street will be closed <br /> at Broadwa .Access to local businesses will be maintained at all times, and signs will be <br /> posted do ntown to guide people to the various shops and restaurants in the project area. <br /> j Street clos re information and other construction updates will be provided through the City's <br /> traffic relief hotline, 984-8484, and on the Internet at wvyw.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/traffic. <br /> i <br /> The City worked closely with a variety of stakeholders, including local residents, <br /> businesses and Downtown Eugene Inc. (DEI), to ensure Broadway will function as a "great <br /> ~ street" that Ilows for use of all modes of transportation and emphasizes pedestrian character <br /> and enhan ed public spaces. The conceptual plans for the design of Broadway were <br /> ~ developed ith the assistance of a consortium of local consultants, including TBG Architects & <br /> ~ BGS Architecture & Plannin Robertson/Sherwood Architects, Satre Associates, <br /> ~ Planners, g, <br /> ~ and Balzhi er & Hubbard Engineers. Staff from the City's Public Works and Planning and <br /> I <br /> Developme t departments prepared the final construction plans and will oversee the work being <br /> ~ done by th contractor. <br /> (More) <br /> Pu is 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 />