Re: Official kick off for I-40 relocation project
The reason ODOT is looking at three years for completion is because the freeway will actually be built in a clear right of way. A typical freeway project involves widening of the freeway already in place, which involves building switch lanes so traffic can use the service roads while work is being done, putting temporary lighting in place (if required), and moving those temporary lanes as needed.
This project leaves the current I-40 inunterrupted until the connections are made to the current route. Then work can begin on bridge demolition and boulevard construction.
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