Sidewalk demolition continues on the Arch Bridge

Sidewalk demolition continues on the Arch Bridge

Here's the latest from ODOT on this long-term project:

A contractor is working on a project to rehabilitate the Arch Bridge. Work includes replacing the protective coating, replacing or repairing the steel support beams, replacing bridge railings and lighting and resurfacing the bridge deck.                          

The Arch Bridge is closed to all traffic for two years during construction. Motorists can use the Interstate 205 Abernethy (Willamette River) Bridge during the closure.

Work will continue on the Oregon City approach to the bridge. The contractor will continue to perform sidewalk demolition on the Arch Bridge this week. During the evening crews will close the right lane on OR 99E in both directions from Main Street to 10th Street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.

During the day, work will continue on the bridge from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with no impact on traffic.

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State urges folks to secure their hazardous materials

State urges folks to secure their hazardous materials

It's not something you normally think about when it's raining hard and there's a threat of flooding but state officials want to remind folks about how important it is to secure hazardous materials so they don't make it into our waterways. Here's some information the Oregon State Fire Marshal and DEQ sent out:

Before and after shots show how fast the water rose in just 2 days

Before and after shots show how fast the water rose in just 2 days

KATU Facebook Fan Wendy Breedlove sent us some photos she took a few days apart that show how fast the water rose at Clackamette Park over the weekend. Since Sunday, the water there has receded but there are still parts of the park that are flooded, like the overnight RV area. And of course now that heavy rains have returned, more of the park may end up under water again. Here are some photos from Tuesday to give you an idea of what the park looks like this week.

Turbulent river flows fast over Willamette Falls

OREGON CITY, Ore. - When the rains fall hard and the water rises, one of the best spots to view the impact on one of our local rivers is Willamette Falls in Oregon City.

We stopped by on Tuesday to take a look and share some video and pictures.

It's really something - one gentleman who stopped by to take a quick cell phone picture even commented that it reminded him of what the falls looked like during the flood of '96. However, another man who stopped by to take a look said it's not quite as bad as what he remembers.

"In '96 you almost couldn't see the falls," said Bob Taliaferro, who works in the area and brought his young daughter to a viewpoint to show her Willamette Falls. "The mills were all flooded at that time."

More heavy rain is expected to fall over the next few days in the Northwest and some areas could see freezing rain and snow, KATU Meteorologist Rhonda Shelby said Tuesday morning.

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Mark your calendar for Oregon City High's 'Snowboard Rail Jam'

Mark your calendar for Oregon City High's 'Snowboard Rail Jam'

What: The Oregon City High School Snowboarding team is hosting a fundraiser to help raise funds and offset the cost of competition, gear, and travel expenses.

When: Saturday, Feb. 12 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: The event is staged at the high school by the baseball fields and tennis courts.     

Cost: Gate admission will be $10 ($5 for students).

TriMet: QR codes coming soon to stops and stations

TriMet: QR codes coming soon to stops and stations

Soon, riders with smartphones will have another way to get real-time arrival information when they're out and about. More on this story from TriMet...