Meetings and Events
Join us in person on April 10
Learn about the Center Street Bridge project and its potential impacts.
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When: Thursday, April 10
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Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – stop in at any time!
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Where: Pringle Hall Community Center | 606 Church Street SE
Accessible parking is available at the front.
Accommodations will be provided to people with disabilities and materials can be provided in alternative formats. Please call 541-337-9519 or statewide relay 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance.
Can't make it in person? Don't worry! We'll have an online open house available soon that will have the same information as the in person event! Make sure you're
signed up to receive email updates to get the notice when it's live.
Schedule
We plan to start construction on this multi-year project in 2026.
Learn more about the project, what you can expect during construction, impacts to Riverfront Park and Wallace Marine Park and more by checking out our latest project flyer.
¿Hablá español? Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto leía
este documento.
We want to hear from you!
Fill out the survey to share how you use the bridge and the surrounding area, share your feedback on impacts to Wallace Marine and Riverfront Parks, sign up to receive information about other transportation options, ask questions and more!
Park Impacts
Click on the titles below to learn more about the expected impacts to Riverfront and Wallace Marine Parks during construction and how we're addressing them.
Fill out the survey to ask questions and share your thoughts!
We will use Water Street and a portion of the north Riverfront Park parking lot to access the bridge and ramps during construction.
You can expect:
- Construction activities using large cranes.
- Tree removal in parking lot and next to the bridge.
- Reduced number of parking spaces in northern parking lot.
- Changes to pedestrian access from north entrance.
During and after construction, we will:
- Maintain access to the park at the northern entrance for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Keep the electric charging and ADA parking available in the northern parking lot.
- Not impact the southern parking area.
- Provide additional parking provided nearby.
- Rebuild the parking area after the project is complete.
- Provide the City of Salem compensation for landscaping and replanting trees.
During large events, like Salem’s IronMan competition, you can expect:
- Decreased construction noise.
- Shuttle service to and from additional parking.
- Parking ambassadors to help guide attendees, participants and spectators.
We plan to work with the large event organizers during construction.
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We will use Wallace Marine Park to access the bridge and ramps during construction.
You can expect:
- Construction activities using large cranes.
- Tree removal next to the bridge.
- Periodic use of boat launch to deliver materials and equipment for construction on bridge.
- We need permanent easements near the pier closest to the river for new bridge columns and maintenance. Meaning the right to use these areas indefinitely.
During and after construction, we will:
- Maintain access to park and boat ramp during construction.
- Install tree protection areas to avoid large equipment from driving over critical root zones where possible.
- Provide the City of Salem compensation for landscaping and replanting trees.
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The Willamette River Water Trail passes under the bridge in the project area.
You can expect:
- Ongoing construction activities near the trail.
- Shifts in navigational route, or where boats can move.
- Access to the boat ramp in Wallace Marine Park during construction.
- Access maintained for river users during construction.
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Map showing project area, construction staging and work area details:
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