PSA: Springfield Bridge Construction Begins in November

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced road work and closures to come for the westbound OR 126B Main Street bridge, starting in November and lasting through December 2025.

ODOT will be completing the following changes to the westbound OR 126B Main Street Bridge this winter:

• Making repairs
• Replacing joints
• Repaving a section on the east side of the bridge and adding a bike ramp

In November, expect to see crews in the area setting up the work zone. When construction starts, expect:

• Crews working mostly at night
• Lane and shoulder closures for the duration of construction
• Flaggers directing traffic when crews are setting up cones and barrels
• Construction noise and delays
• Businesses to remain open during construction
• A three-week-long full bridge closure with detours

Planning ahead for the three-week closure
ODOT announced that there will be a full Main Street Bridge closure for about three weeks with detours starting as early as December 2025.

During the closure, you can expect:

• Both directions of traffic to use the South A Street Bridge.
• A new temporary connection from South A Street Bridge to the roundabout for westbound traffic.
• A new temporary traffic pattern in the roundabout with lane closures to ensure that traffic can use it safely.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists to use South A Street Bridge.

Local freight and passenger vehicles can use South A Street Bridge or detour around the work zone using Pioneer Parkway and OR 126. Larger freight and oversized vehicles can use OR 126 / Bob Straub Parkway to get around the Main Street Bridge closure.

A reminder from ODOT
See what is being constructed on the roads around your community by visiting ODOT’s webpage. Explore their interactive map to see what they’re working on. Pay attention in work zones, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work. Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers. Remember that fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.