Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in Salem, Oregon. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Government-Contracting-Pipeline.html?soid=1112918611731&aid=89FRpMMKQd0 America’s old bridges must be repaired, replaced or expanded... and there are thousands of them. They will all receive the attention they require sometime soon because there is no other option. The funding to make these structures safe, sustainable and efficient for vehicles will not end any time soon, and the following examples of upcoming bridge projects are common, with hundreds more currently in the planning stages. An infrastructure upgrade for one of the busiest bridges in Salem, Oregon, is being planned. The project’s cost has been projected to be between $130 million and $200 million. The bridge crosses over the Willamette River and serves approximately 47,000 vehicles daily. Built in the 1980s, the structure no longer meets seismic standards and is vulnerable to earthquakes. A seismic retrofit project, overseen by the Oregon Department of Transportation, will strengthen and upgrade the bridge to ensure its sustainability. Piers will be reconstructed, supporting columns will be reinforced and the deck will be updated with modular expansion joints to allow movement during seismic events. The city of Salem’s waterline, which is currently attached to the bridge, will be replaced with a seismically resilient pipeline. This retrofit project will be divided into two phases. Phase 1 will focus all work on the main span over the river and Phase 2 will target the western side ramps. Only Phase 1 is scheduled to move forward at this time. Contracting solicitations will be issued in early 2026 if not sooner. Construction is slated for later in 2026. A major infrastructure initiative designed to improve transportation efficiency and enhance safety will be launched in Oklahoma City. The $175.3 million project will replace and rehabilitate key bridge structures along the I-35 corridor, a crucial national route extending from Laredo, Texas, to Duluth, Minnesota. The corridor serves as an essential artery for local, regional and national traffic, including significant freight movement. -------------------------------- Design and construct seismic retrofit improvements such that the bridge could survive a major seismic event and continue to provide a functioning crossing of the Willamette River. Work classification : Reconstruction Work Type : STRC- Structures Route : OR-22 Highway : Willamina -Salem County - Polk As of August 29 , 2025, the project is in Conceptual status. Anticipated letting date is 1/29/2026 ORDOT - OR22: Center St Bridge (Salem) *Project information has been obtained through a public state transportation improvement plan (STIP). A STIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the STIP often evolves based on funding availability. The project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.