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18 February 2024 Pamplin Media Group
Boeckman Road to close for a year or more as ‘ dip ’ is replaced by bridge
By KAELYN CASSIDY Pamplin Media Group
The days of the “ dip ” are done : A portion of Boeckman Road closed for construction in January .
Over the next year , a bridge will be constructed over the Boeckman “ dip ,” flattening out the steep roadway . Wider sidewalks , bike lanes and other improvements to the road will also be added , along with sewer lines to serve the Frog Pond area and improvements to the intersection of Boeckman Road and Canyon Creek Road .
Starting Monday , Jan . 22 , the road was completely closed to traffic between Canyon Creek Road and Sherman Drive for the next 12-15 months , with construction expected to finish in spring or summer 2025 .
No thru traffic is permitted on that portion of Boeckman Road during that time . Instead , traffic will be diverted via Stafford Road or Canyon Creek Road onto Elligsen Road , and a new temporary light was recently installed at the intersection of Stafford Road and Southwest 65th Avenue to handle the increased traffic volume .
The city broke ground on the first phases of the Boeckman Creek Corridor project over the summer , and since then the expected cost to complete it has increased by $ 13 million , bringing the total cost of the project to about $ 41 million .
Despite the increased costs , the Wilsonville City Council voted to move forward with the construction
The city of Wilsonville says this dip on Boeckman Road is unsafe .
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last month because of the safety improvements the city expects to complete ahead of the opening of the primary school in Frog Pond in September 2025 .
Construction is currently expected to take place Monday through Friday from 9 a . m . to 3 p . m ., though schedule adjustments are possible . To receive alerts about additional traffic impacts and other news about the project , text BOECKMAN to 866-935-0125 .
CCC Activities
By TOM KELLS
Try out scrapbooking , knitting groups
Wilsonville Food Bank collections
From 8:30 a . m . to 1 p . m . Wednesday , Feb . 28 , volunteers will be in the Activity Center at the Charbonneau Country Club to accept donations for some of our Wilsonville neighbors who are having a hard time and could use a little help . If you feel so inclined your donations will be gladly accepted . This month the emphasis is on rice , canned vegetables except for green beans and canned fruit except for applesauce . Monetary donations are also welcome .
Knotty Knitters
Ladies , if you enjoy “ any portable handcraft ” such as knitting , needlepoint , crochet , etc . come join the group . The ladies currently meet in the library in the Activity Center on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 930-1130 a . m . This is a great group to join if it ’ s been a while since you ’ ve done one of these projects , or , if you need some help , there just may be someone who can give you a hand .
Scrapbooking / crops
Have you ever tried scrapbooking / crops and would you like to try ? Apparently , crops means cutting out pictures . This group has fun making all kinds of albums , trips , weddings , grandkids , etc . This group meets once a month on Saturdays , from 8 a . m . to 8 p . m .; Yes , I said 8 to 8 . Come when you feel comfortable . The February date hasn ’ t been set yet , but , if you ’ re interested , please contact Lee Harker at 541-840-3208 .
Pool / Billiards
If you enjoy playing pool , come drop by Thursday , Feb . 22 , starting at 2 p . m . We will start by playing one game and rotate with whoever shows up . I thought this might be a fun way to create some more interest , meet new friends and find someone new to play with that ’ s close to your ability level . All levels of ability are welcome . This event is for men and women .
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