Multnomah County wants the public to comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Sellwood Bridge project. The Draft EIS outlines existing conditions in the project area and the impacts of the Five Build Alternatives and a No Build Alternative.
The 82-year old Sellwood Bridge is no longer able to handle current traffic loads, and has a maximum weight limit for vehicles crossing it due to its deteriorating condition. The county is studying all alternatives. The draft EIS compares the alternatives on issues such as cost, business and resident relocation, traffic flows, bridge closures, and future traffic needs.
Multnomah County wants to know what you think about the Draft EIS and proposed alternatives. The county will hold two community briefings to provide more information about the Draft EIS. The meetings will be November 10 at the Multnomah Building and November 13 at Oaks Park. A more formal open house and public hearing will be held at OMSI December 10.
Read the Draft EIS at the Sellwood Bridge web site and submit formal comments on the Draft EIS, or take a survey and express your opinion on a preferred alternative. The county is accepting comments from November 7 through December 22.
Related links:
Sellwood Bridge Alternatives Released
Sellwood Bridge environmental report focus of county meetings
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Sellwood Bridge Project Survey
