Eugene locals and visitors alike are driving into new territory in the new year after the completion of River Road’s “protected” intersection. Construction on the River Road intersection at Irving Road and Hunsaker Lane was completed in late November 2024, nearly two years after it was originally set to be completed. The renovation made it the first protected intersection in Eugene and was implemented to address concerns regarding the safety of drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians due to a lack of bike lanes and multiple dangerous junctions.