RIVER ROAD S CLOSURE BEGINNING AUGUST 13, 2016

RIVER ROAD S CLOSURE BEGINNING AUGUST 13, 2016

News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: August 3rd, 2016 11:22 AM

Downloadable file: PROJECT_LOCATION_MAP-BIKE-PED_DETOUR-Phase_2.pdf
Downloadable file: PROJECT_LOCATION_MAP-Phase_2.pdf

River Road S will be closed from Owens Street S to Minto Island Road S beginning August 13, 2016, to allow for improvements to the slope along a section of River Road S. The closure may last up to nine days.

This section of River Road S has a number of trees along the crest of the slope that have become undermined, and could fall on the roadway. The work involves removing trees and brush from the top and face of the slope, and removing unstable loose rock and soil. This project is similar to the work completed last year just north of the current site.

Vehicular traffic will be detoured along a route that follows Commercial Street SE, Liberty Street S, Madrona Avenue SE, and Croisan Creek Road S (see attached map).

Pedestrians and bicyclists who need a way around the road closure to Minto-Brown Island Park may take a temporary alternate route across the railroad at Kearney Street S, and along the Willamette Slough.

Pedestrians and bicyclists taking this route need to be cautious in crossing the railroad tracks, and should be advised that the alternate route is a gravel road to the park (see attached map).

Contact Info:
Ken Roley, PE, Facilities Engineer
City of Salem Public Works Department
503-588-6211, kroley@cityofsalem.net

Mike Gotterba, Emergency Preparedness/Communications Manager
City of Salem Public Works Department
503-588-6211, mgotterba@cityofsalem.net