Construction and detours on the Bailey Hill Bridge over Amazon Creek will start June 16.
Will there be detours in place?
Eugene will close Bailey Hill Road to through traffic between 18th Avenue and 11th Avenue from June 16 through the end of August 2025. The city will detour car traffic to Oak Patch Road.
Local access will remain available for destinations within the closure. People walking and biking will be allowed through the site.
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Why is Bailey Hill Road being closed?
The city of Eugene said the construction will retrofit the bridge so it can withstand a major earthquake, allowing emergency services to access the West Eugene and Churchill neighborhoods…