ODOT Boone Bridge Open House

ODOT to Host I-5 Boone Bridge Project Open House 

As the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) explores options to replace the I-5 Boone Bridge with a modern crossing that can withstand a major earthquake and improve traffic flow, the agency is gathering public input from residents of Wilsonville.

ODOT is hosting a public open house to be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5:30-7:30 pm at Wilsonville City Hall.

In particular, ODOT is studying the potential impacts of adding a Southbound Auxiliary Lane to the I-5 Boone Bridge, and also studying required bike/ped facilities, which at this time include an on-highway barrier-separated sidewalk or the City’s long-proposed French Prairie Bike-Ped Bridge over the Willamette River. ODOT is currently in the pre-NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) process conducting a joint federal Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) and state Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) studies.I

Additionally, ODOT representatives are staffing an information table at the Wilsonville Farmers Market on Thursday, Sept. 5, 4-8 pm, at Town Center Park. (29600 Park Pl.)

For individuals unable to attend events, and who would like to review ODOT’s current plans and/or provide comment, an online open house is open Sept. 11-25, at ODOT’s website. You can also sign up for the mailing list to receive project updates.

To participate, visit tinyurl.com/BooneBridge .To reach ODOT directly, e-mail i5boonebridge@odot.oregon.gov or call 503-779-6927.