I-5/Beltline Highway Interchange
Lead Jurisdiction: Oregon
Dept. of Transportation
Project Timeline: April 2006 to December 2008.
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Week of August 25 - 29
Mileposts 194.5 to 196: Activities include bridge, roadway and pedestrian path construction. Nighttime activity the week of Aug. 25 includes sign bridge erection. This night work will require lane closures. Watch for workers near the roadway and for message boards with information for motorists. The project is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 30.
Week of July 28 - August 1
Mileposts 194.5 to 196: Activities include bridge, roadway and pedestrian path construction. During the week of July 28, the northbound I-5 ramp to eastbound Beltline Highway and the Gateway District of Springfield will be closed between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The closure is expected to end before 6 a.m. Friday. Traffic may access the Gateway area by existing on westbound Beltline and following the marked detour through the cloverleaf interchange. Watch for workers near the roadway and for message boards with information for motorists. The project is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 30.
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What is the I-5 Beltline Interchange Project?
The
first phase of the project includes:
- A new, 2,400-foot-long “flyover” bridge
from I-5 northbound to westbound Beltline. The bridge
will rise 50 feet at its highest point to clear the
freeway and Beltline.
- A new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over
the freeway. The bridge will be built just north of
the Harlow Road overpass.
- A new lane for westbound Beltline from I-5
to the Coburg Road interchange.
- New, wider I-5 bridges over Game Farm Road,
which is just north of the interchange.
A future phase of the upgrade will include sound walls
along the west side of I-5; a new ramp from southbound
I-5 to westbound Beltline; and a complete rebuild of
the Beltline-Gateway Street intersection.
Why is ODOT working on the I-5/Beltline interchange?
When
the interchange was completed in 1968, the surrounding
area was made up of farms and dairy operations. In 1970,
the interchange handled about 21,000 vehicle trips per
day. Population growth, economic development in the Gateway
and north Eugene areas, along with changing land use
patterns have brought the daily trip count to about 93,000.
The traffic volume is projected to increase to 115,000
vehicle trips per day by 2015. At almost 40 years old,
the interchange no longer meets state safety and operational
standards. The upgrades will remove the dangerous weave
motions inherent in the classic cloverleaf design, ease
congestion and improve traffic flow.
New bicycle/pedestrian
bridge to be installed over the freeway. |
Project Benefits
Once complete, the interchange will be less congested
and have the capacity to handle larger traffic volumes.
Less congestion and greater mobility will in turn make
the interchange and surrounding transportation system
much more safe for commuters, freight haulers and motorists
passing through the area. The interchange also serves
as an important hub for nearby industrial and commercial
centers. The improvements will allow for the continued
development of this locally significant employment
area.
Project Funding
About 75 percent of the funding for the first phase
of project comes from the Oregon Transportation Investment
Act, the state’s 10-year, $3 billion transportation
improvement program. OTIA is funded through state-issued
bonds. The remainder comes from federal highway allocations
approved by Congress in 2005.
For more information about transportation
planning and funding, see the Lane
Council of Governments website.
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