Traffic Alerts & Announcements – Port of Hood River

November 23, 2020

Bridge deck welding extended to November 24

The semi-annual maintenance and repair welding project currently underway on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be extended one additional day, with work continuing between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24. There will be intermittent, single-lane closures on the bridge during these hours.

Multiple Port of Hood River and Bulldog Welding crews will be working on the bridge and flaggers will direct traffic around the moving work zones. Motorists should expect delays of approximately 15-20 minutes.Since the bridge’s narrow traffic lanes and lack of shoulders create a very compact work zone, motorists are urged to drive slowly and with extreme caution for worker safety, and to avoid looking directly at the welding arc light as they pass the work shield.

For more information, contact the Port of Hood River via email to porthr@gorge.net.

November 23, 2020

Supplemental Draft EIS released for Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement, public invited to give feedback, attend public hearing on Dec. 3

HOOD RIVER — The Port of Hood River released a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project on November 20, 2020.

Columbia River Gorge residents and travelers are invited to review and give feedback on the Supplemental Draft EIS now through January 4, 2021. Public comments will be carefully reviewed and responded to in the Final EIS, anticipated to be complete in Summer 2021.

A virtual public hearing will be held on December 3, 2020. Staff will give a short presentation on the Supplemental Draft EIS and take verbal comments from the public. A link to join the virtual public hearing is posted on the Port of Hood River’s website. Limited in-person seating will be available to view the meeting and make verbal comments. In-person accommodations are by appointment only due to social distancing constraints. Call us at 541-961-9517 to make an appointment to meet with project staff.

Details for the virtual public hearing:

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m. Short presentation followed by public comment opportunity

Location: Online Meeting Link to join is posted on the project website

[Limited in-person seating by appointment (call 541-961-9517)]

Public comments on the Supplemental Draft EIS will be accepted until January 4, 2021. Comments may be submitted in the following ways:

Email: newbridge@portofhoodriver.com (please put “SDEIS public comment” in the subject line of your email)

Mail: Port of Hood River, Attn: Kevin Greenwood, 1000 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River, OR 97031

Phone: (833) 215-2352

Online: An online comment form is also available

The Supplemental Draft EIS is available at http://bit.ly/HoodRiverBridge. Local libraries have copies available for viewing and digital or printed copies can be requested from the Port of Hood River by calling 541-961-9517.

More information can be found online at http://bit.ly/HoodRiverBridge.

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November 23, 2020

Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) released for public review and comment

The Port of Hood River released a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement project November 20, 2020. This is a major milestone in moving the project forward and toward completing the environmental review process.

Columbia River Gorge residents and travelers are invited to review and give feedback on the Supplemental Draft EIS now through January 4, 2021. Comments that are specific, and related to the project alternatives, environmental analysis, and community and tribal engagement are particularly useful. Comments received will be carefully reviewed and responded to in the Final EIS, anticipated to be complete in Summer 2021.

On December 3, 2020 the Port of Hood River will host an online public hearing to share more information on the Supplemental Draft EIS, answer questions and take public comment. The public is encouraged to attend, and a recording of the meeting will be available on the project website afterwards. Information on how to join the public meeting is posted on the Bridge Replacement Project webpage. We hope to see you there!

Visit the Bridge Replacement Project webpage for more information on the Supplemental Draft EIS, including how to submit your comments and to view the document online.

Bridge deck welding extended to November 24

Supplemental Draft EIS released for Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement, public invited to give feedback, attend public hearing on Dec. 3

Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) released for public review and comment

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