McCullough Bridge construction shuts down for winter, Oct. 28

ODOT release – NORTH BEND – Construction on McCullough Bridge will shut down for the winter starting Sunday, October 27. Work is scheduled to resume when the weather improves next spring. The $31.4 million project will paint the steel truss section of the bridge, replace rivets, remove rust and repair damaged steel. Prime contractor Vimas Painting of Lowellville, Ohio, began construction this past spring. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2021. The contractor will monitor the work zone through the winter and may perform minor work from the sidewalks. No traffic impacts are expected, and one sidewalk will remain open at all times for pedestrians. Visit the project website at www.McCulloughBridge.com. For more information, contact Dan Latham, ODOT Public Information Officer, at 541-957-3601 or Dan.Latham@odot.state.or.us.