SALEM, Ore. — A portion of Caplinger Road SE will be closed to all traffic in both directions beginning June 23. The closure is expected to last two weeks.
Caplinger Road SE will be closed between Macleay Road SE and Fruitland Meadows Apartments. Only local traffic for seven impacted properties will be allowed within this closed section of the road.
All traffic on Caplinger Road SE will need to detour along Macleay Road SE and Cordon Road SE. Access to Evergreen Village will be available only by Kauai Street SE.
This is the first stage of a project that will continue through October. The project will upgrade sidewalks, curb ramps, streetlights and the stormwater system on Caplinger Road SE. Crews will also install a pedestrian crossing and accessible ramps on Macleay Road SE and improve the sidewalk and curb ramp on 49th Avenue SE.
The goal of the project is to improve sidewalk connectivity and safety for pedestrians and schoolchildren who use these roads to reach Mary Eyre Elementary School, Miller Elementary School and other community destinations.
Project funding comes from an Oregon Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School grant with matching System Development Charges funding from the City of Salem.
Residents are asked to avoid the project area and work zone, if possible, and to use caution and lower speeds when driving in the work zone. Drivers should follow all traffic control and safety measures at all times.
Please continue to monitor the Current Road Conditions Map on the City of Salem website to receive up-to-date information on scheduled or emergency road closures in Salem: https://public-construction-salem.hub.arcgis.com/.
