Expect I-105 WB Delays Now Through August
Westbound I-105 – lane and ramp closures coming
The following is posted with permission from ODOT – Oregon Department of Transportation.
June 10 – New westbound lane closures begin
June 15 – 6th Avenue
on-ramp to eastbound I-105 opens
June 24 – 6th Avenue off-ramp from westbound I-105 closes for four weeks
Expect delays and plan ahead.
We’re moving to the westbound lanes. With that, expect extensive lane and ramp work from June 10 through the end of August. Fewer open lanes and a ramp closure means more delays on I-105. There’s also the potential for increased traffic, especially during the evening commute hours, on other routes through Eugene such as Country Club Road, Coburg Road, and the Ferry Street Bridge area.
The 7th Avenue/Jefferson Street off-ramp will be open throughout construction, but will be reduced to one lane at times.
Give yourself extra time and plan your route. You may want to take a different way or go at a different time. Consider walking, biking, bus or carpool, depending on where you’re going.
On the eastbound side after June 15th, the 6th and 7th Avenue/Washington Street onramps are open until paving in September. Work will continue on the shoulders. The bumps from bridge joint replacement will be there until they are paved over. Slow down. It is a construction zone.
All lanes and ramps will be open during the Lane County Fair, July 24-28. Work on the shoulders of the road will continue.
Why do the ramps have to close?
There isn’t room to complete all the work that needs to be done with the ramp open. Bridge joint replacements leave large holes in the road so the road surface needs to be replaced. Seismic reinforcement is also being done. The good news is that the 7th Avenue ramps WON’T close completely.
What about those bumps?
The bumps are replaced bridge joints. The bumps (and a few more are coming) will be there until September when the entire section is repaved. This is a construction zone. Slow down and travel safely.
Reminder
Many people change routes to avoid construction but I-105 may be the best way to get where you are going. On TripCheck you can get an update on construction (lane and ramp closure status) and see how traffic is flowing.
Do not block intersections, and be aware of bikes and pedestrians. Good weather means more people get out of the car and avoid the backups. Watch for them.
Eugene Police Department is increasing patrols in the area.
Practice work zone safety. Watch for crews and help us all get home.
Some Background
The Interstate 105 (Washington/Jefferson Street Bridge) Bridge Repair Project is bringing bridges and ramps between Delta Highway and downtown Eugene up to current standards. The bridges were built in the late 1960s and early 1970s and need repair and upgrades. Work includes new guardrail, deck paving, seismic retrofits, joint replacements, and other repairs.
The bridge removal portion of the project is complete and lanes are open through that section.
We continue to revise the project to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible, with the fewest community impacts. Lane and ramp closures are necessary to complete the work. Work will occur day and night, and it will be noisy at times.
Know Before you Go with the most up to date information about the project at TripCheck.com. All work schedules are subject to change due to weather.
Sign up for regular email updates for this and other projects at: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDOT/subscriber/new
We are working closely with the City of Eugene, Lane County, Lane Transit District, Point2Point, and other partners to coordinate area construction projects, minimize your inconvenience, and let you know about other available transportation options. Each agency has its projects on TripCheck.com. Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, and cyclists is available and identified through or around work zones.
Updates on construction are sent to the mailing list on a regular basis as work continues.
We appreciate your patience! We promise to get in, get done and get out as quickly as we safely can. The end result will be a safer and more reliable transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon’s communities and economy thrive.
