HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 Request for a Permit from ODOT to Work Outside the Hours of 7am and 6pm on the Westbound Willamette River Bridge AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 9/16/2013
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Staff Contact/Dept.: Mark Metzger, DPW Staff Phone No: 726-3775
Estimated Time: Consent Calendar
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Maintain and Improve Infrastructure and
Facilities ITEM TITLE: REQUEST FOR A PERMIT FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) TO WORK OUTSIDE THE HOURS OF 7 AM AND 6 PM ON THE WESTBOUND WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE
BETWEEN DOWNTOWN AND GLENWOOD
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Approve or reject the following motion:
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE HOURS OF 7 AM
AND 6 PM WITH CONDITIONS AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT 1, FOR THE REHABILITATION AND REPAIR OF THE WESTBOUND WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY OR-126 (MAIN STREET).
ISSUE STATEMENT: Section 5.220(c) of the Springfield Municipal Code allows construction activities between 7 am and 6 pm. In order to complete project work in a timely manner and
to reduce the impact of repair work on traffic, ODOT proposes to perform much of
the work at night. Although a specific schedule for the project has not been set, the permit is for the period between September 16, 2013 and June 30, 2014. In
addition, the attached letter mentions a September 1 start date for the permit, and ODOT staff are in agreement with a September 16 start date.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Noise Variance Request from ODOT
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
ODOT will be rehabilitating the westbound Willamette River Bridge structure linking the downtown with Glenwood. In order to minimize impacts to Springfield
businesses, residents, truckers and through travelers, ODOT proposes to restrict
lane closures to the night time hours of 7 pm and 7 am. No lane closures are proposed for peak hour traffic on weekdays, weekends and holidays as outlined in
Attachment 1.
Possible sounds that could be emitted include engine noise, back-up beeper, hauling
and loading, air compressors, cutting equipment, hammering, voices and other general noises associated with traffic.
The impact area includes Island Park and downtown businesses on the east bank of the Willamette River and Glenwood businesses on the west bank. There is a small
apartment complex on the west bank, south of both Willamette bridges, more than
300 feet south of the nearest point of planned construction.
A Springfield staff member will be involved in the construction team and will
communicate anticipated night work to Council, staff and to the public.
Staff recommends approval of the requested permit for night work on the
westbound Willamette River Bridge as proposed in Attachment 1.
ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 1
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