Posted
For Immediate Release: Friday, May 03, 2013
Update:
Unexpected delays will require an additional week of daytime closures.
Daytime closures are anticipated to end by May 31.
Original Release:
Beginning Monday May 6, northbound Bethany Boulevard will be closed to through traffic between the eastbound and westbound Highway 26 frontage roads, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
These daytime lane closures are necessary for the demolition of portions of the existing Bethany Boulevard overcrossing structure (guardrail, fencing, sidewalk and a portion of the existing bridge deck) in preparation for the process of tying in a new bridge deck that will accommodate the widening of Bethany Boulevard.
These daytime closures are anticipated to end by May 24, 2013.
A signed detour route will be in place:
East on the eastbound Highway 26 frontage road to Cornell Road;
North over the Cornell Road overcrossing to the westbound Highway 26 frontage road;
West on the westbound Highway 26 frontage road back to Bethany Boulevard.
Drivers should expect significant delays and are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid the area. The public’s patience is greatly appreciated as we work toward completing this significant improvement project.
For more information on the Bethany Boulevard improvement project, visit the project website or contact Project Manager Matt Costigan at (503) 846-7825 or [email protected].
Washington County is committed to planning, building and maintaining the best transportation system, ensuring the safety of all roadway users, and operating the county roadway system in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.
Media Contact:
Stephen Roberts, Communications Coordinator503-846-4963
[email protected]