The week of May 13, the City of Eugene is resuming a delayed project to make the intersection of River and Irving Roads safer.
The project was delayed by utility work. Marion Suitor Barnes with Eugene Public Works acknowledged there’s a lot of road construction going on in the city right now and urged patience.
“Residents are hitting fatigue level on roadwork and we’re just now coming into summer,” said Barnes. “So, extra patience and extra time before people leave is always advised.”
The River Road intersection with Irving will get sidewalk upgrades, ramps, and a new traffic signal with a protected bike lane and left turn lane. It’s part of the city’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate fatal and serious crashes on city streets.
Downtown road work continues
Regarding downtown Eugene construction, Barnes said 8th Avenue is close to being opened up and transformed into a two-way street with protected bike lanes.
Pearl Street was reopened sooner than expected, though there’s still a detour in place for cyclists.
Check the Eugene Public Works Website
Barnes recommends people check the city’s public works page for updates to road work in progress. She said the site is updated weekly.
