SWEET HOME, Ore. — The Linn County Road Department received two Federal grants to fund repairs to North River Drive. The projects have been awarded to North Santiam Paving Co. out of Stayton.
The first project begins at the intersection with Quartzville Drive and ends at the intersection with Foster Dam Road. Improvements include widening the roadway between Quartzville Drive and Sunnyside Road and stabilization of the slide area.
The project will add a wayside parking lot at Lewis Creek Park and improve the entrances to the Gedney Creek boat ramp. The entire length of the roadway will be repaved. The contractor anticipates starting this portion of the work in mid-June and it is anticipated to last until this fall. During construction the road will be closed between Quartzville Drive and Sunnyside Road.
Local residents will be accommodated. Motorists and cyclists should anticipate delays.
The second project begins at the intersection with Pleasant Valley Road and terminates at the intersection with Foster Dam Road. Improvements include grinding a thin layer of asphalt and applying an asphalt pavement overlay.
This section of roadway will be open during construction. The contractor plans to begin work mid-July, with an approximate one-month duration. Motorists and cyclists should anticipate delays.
For more information, visit the Linn County Road Department’s website at: https://www.linncountyor.gov/roads/page/capital-improvement-program.