ADA sidewalk construction begins May 13 in North Bend, Myrtle Point, April 30

ODOT release – Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, May 13, on a pair of projects in North Bend and Myrtle Point that will bring several sidewalks into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In North Bend, sidewalk curb ramps on both sides of U.S. 101 (Sherman Ave.) will be replaced at the Union Ave., Michigan Ave. and Colorado Ave. intersections. In Myrtle Point, curb ramps will be replaced along both sides of Oregon 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway) from Stover Ln. to Oak St. During construction, motorists can expect intermittent lane and shoulder closures along both highways. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be maintained at all intersections throughout the work zone. Freedom Builders is the prime contractor for the $74,172 North Bend project, while Hybrid Construction is building the $93,618 Myrtle Point project. Both are scheduled for completion by June 30. The projects are the result of a settlement agreement that requires ODOT to bring more than 25,000 non-compliant curb ramps throughout Oregon up to current federal accessibility guidelines within 15 years.