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Salem bridge design options narrowed
A committee overseeing the project to build a third bridge over the Willamette River in Salem is closer to choosing a design.
Salem officials seek input on $630M bridge
Officials with the city of Salem are asking the public to weigh in on a proposed plan to spend $630 million to build a bridge to serve as a third link between West Salem and the city.
Lots of talk, no decision on Salem bridge
After six years, $5 million and hours of public testimony, members of the Salem City Council agree that Salem needs a new bridge. Now they just have to decide when and where to build it and how much it will cost.
Neighbors discuss proposed West Salem bridge
The West Salem Neighborhood Association has not taken a formal stand on the Salem River Crossing, but that might change after a meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Roth's IGA conference room on Wallace Road NW.
Proposed Salem bridge would displace homes, businesses
At least 100 people would have to find new homes if a proposed bridge is built linking West Salem to Interstate 5. Some 70 businesses would also have to relocate.
Salem bridge to be discussed at committee’s first meeting
Elected officials from city, county and state government meet from noon to 3 p.m. in Salem on Thursday to discuss the possibility of a new bridge connecting West Salem to the Salem Parkway and Interstate 5.
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