Plan ahead – We closed two ramps on eastbound Beltline Highway
On July 17, we closed the eastbound Beltline Highway on-ramp from Prairie Road. We’ve also closed eastbound Beltline Highway Exit 7 off-ramp onto Northwest Expressway.The ramps will remain closed 24/7 for up to seven weeks as we replace bridge rails.Visit the project webpage for more information about the work we’re doing: https://direc.to/j1oi For the most current traffic impacts, check out TripCheck.com.
I wanted to reach out to both the River Road & Santa Clara Community Organizations regarding a large scale construction project NW Natural will be doing at the River Road & Beltline intersection over the next several months. Federal law requires safety inspections of our transmission lines and to ensure we are compliant with these protocols, we will be conducting in-road work on River Road and roadside work along the westbound Beltline exit onto River Road.
As neighborhood leaders, I wanted to be sure you heard about this project from me first.
Below are a few pieces of information I hope you will find helpful.
1. We will be conducting the roadside work first, beginning on/around July 17. This work is not expected to disrupt traffic. 2. In-road work will begin, approximately, in mid-August. This work will take place at night, Monday through Thursday, between 9:00 pm and 5:00 am. 3. Nearby residents and businesses may notice noise as a result of the project. 4. While we will make every effort to minimize traffic disruptions, there will be periods of time when single lanes on River Road will be closed. 5. Natural gas service will not be affected during this project. 6. All work is being permitted by the city of Eugene and ODOT.
I can be reached via email (david.vanderhaeghen@nwnatural.com ) or phone (541-731-8587) if you or anyone has specific questions. Please do not contact the city or ODOT with questions as they are not performing the work.
The Santa Clara Community Organization will host a community concert and picnic on Sunday, August 6 from 1 pm-4:30 pm at Awbrey Park. Attendance is free so bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us for live music, games for kids, and connection with neighbors.
Food Trucks- Renee’s Fries and Kona Ice of North Eugene will be there, too and the first 100 shaved ice treats are complimentary! We hope to see you there! For more information, check out santaclaracommunity.org
Music by Sky Lounge, The Nostalgics, Mandi Cody & Emma Mullen & Friends
Community approval of the draft River Road-Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan.
This Neighborhood Plan, setting the path for our neighborhoods for the next 20 years, is being put into its final form before being submitted to the City and the County. A few changes have been incorporated as a result of the May North Eugene forum and the suggestion submitted on the City website.
To get more information and read the plan, access it at Engage Eugene here: Engage Eugene
Other matters:
the Santa Clara Community Organization resumes game nights:
• July 11 Wendover Park • July 18 Arrowhead Park
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The Irving Grange seeks community input for an upcoming outdoor mural to be painted on the large east-facing wall of their building located at 1011 Irvington Drive.
Join Grange members and Mural Mice artists, for an Idea Brainstorm session July 18th at 6:30 pm. The ideas generated through this discussion will inform the design of the mural. Ice cream floats will be served, so come on by to float your ideas, meet your neighbors, and take part in a collaborative community art project.
The Irving Community Mural is a public art initiative made possible by the Irving Grange and Mural Mice Universal. Painting will begin in the Spring of 2024. To learn more about the mural, to donate and find out how to get involved, go to IrvingGrange.org.
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