Fwd: Van Buren Bridge Ribbon Cutting May 6 @ 10am

[Rachel S]

FYI,  ODOT says the path under the bridge won’t be completed in time for the open house but will be open soon!

“The path under the bridge will likely not be open for the ribbon cutting, but we’re very close to finishing it. Most of the remaining work should be done by the end of May, with some landscaping and planting happening later

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Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 09:12:00 AM PDT

Subject: Van Buren Bridge Ribbon Cutting

Event planned at Riverfront Commemorative Park

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.   News Release Van Buren Bridge Ribbon Cutting Event planned at Riverfront Commemorative Park on May 6 The new Van Buren Bridge carries OR 34 traffic from Corvallis into Linn County toward I-5. CORVALLIS — A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Van Buren Bridge is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, to mark a key milestone in the project. The event will take place at 10 a.m. at Riverfront Commemorative Park, NW 1st Street, in Corvallis. Community members are welcome to join local partners in recognizing improvements to safety and accessibility. The Van Buren Bridge project improves safety and mobility for people driving, walking, rolling and biking, and strengthens the bridge’s ability to withstand a major earthquake. A few finishing touches, such as landscaping, will continue as conditions allow. Travelers should expect increased activity in the area that morning. Parking near the park will be limited due to the event and the Wednesday Market. People are encouraged to carpool, use public transportation or walk if they plan to be nearby. Following the ceremony, attendees will have an opportunity to walk the new multiuse path across the bridge. ODOT will also host an informational booth at the Wednesday Market for those who want to learn more about the project and other work in the area. For more information about the project, visit the project webpage. Travelers can find the latest road conditions, traffic cameras and weather information at TripCheck.com, which provides real-time travel information to help you plan safe trips year-round.

 

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[Jay Thatcher]

The path on the Corvallis (west) side is quite usable already.  The fences came off recently.   I haven't looked at the pathway on the Linn County side for quite some weeks. 

The priorities of the state highway department and the contractor are apparent. 

Jay T.

On 4/27/2026 4:02 PM, Rachel S wrote:

FYI,  ODOT says the path under the bridge won’t be completed in time for the open house but will be open soon!

“The path under the bridge will likely not be open for the ribbon cutting, but we’re very close to finishing it. Most of the remaining work should be done by the end of May, with some landscaping and planting happening later

From: Oregon Department of Transportation <od...@service.govdelivery.com>

Sent: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 09:12:00 AM PDT

Subject: Van Buren Bridge Ribbon Cutting......

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[Wendy Byrne]

Interesting as they say it isn’t ready when the fences are down and I rode it twice last week. Disappointingly there is a giant sharp bump in the cement due to a tree route that they did not fix and I doubt they are going to fix it, but maybe they might?

Anyway, I hope the grand opening for the bridge is a good time. I am out of town so I will miss it.

Wendy

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[Rachel S]

I think the ODOT Public Information Officer was referring to the east side path where ODOT is still storing equipment. I rode the west path today and noticed there is still a road closed sign on Tyler heading down to 1st. Work is ongoing but I’m guessing that path bumps are going to stay bumpy.

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