SALEM, Ore. — To help protect nearby private property, the City will begin work July 7 to stabilize embankments of Shelton Ditch between Ford Street SE and 25th Street SE.
Work will begin on the south embankment of Shelton Ditch between Ford Street SE and 23rd Street SE, which will close the Ford Street SE Bridge over Shelton Ditch starting July 7. Vehicle traffic will be detoured during the closure from Ford Street SE to 25th Street SE.
This work is expected to be completed by the end of August, at which time the bridge will be reopened.
Workers will then move to 24th Street SE to stabilize the north embankment of Shelton Ditch. During that time, the end of 24th Street SE will be closed, allowing for local traffic only.
These work areas were identified as priorities in an earlier study of Shelton Ditch that looked at erosion and other conditions that affect the stability of land along the waterway. Landscaping of the two areas will be completed with the project.
The project is funded through stormwater Utility Rates.
Drivers and pedestrians should use caution, expect some delays and follow traffic control signage.
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/
For additional information, please contact the City of Salem at 503-588-6211 or service@cityofsalem.net.
