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City of Salem Internet Site > Departments > Public Works > Parks/Transportation > Traffic Engineering > Emergencies & Road Conditions
 

Emergency Information & Road Conditions

The Public Works Department provides information regarding the emergency and current/projected road conditions throughout the city.  

Below is a listing of the existing conditions that may affect your transportation needs. Click here for information on obtaining a closure permit.

View a list of Significant Approved Projects that may have an impact on road closures in your area.

Capitol Street NE Weight Restriction

The Capitol Street NE Bridge over Mill Creek is weight restricted to the following:

  • 19 tons for a two- or three-axle vehicle (Type 3 Vehicle)
  • 29 tons for a five-axle vehicle (Type 352 Vehicle)
  • 32 tons for a six-axle vehicle (Type 3-3 Vehicle)

     

 Current and Upcoming Road Conditions

RemarksFilter
Park Av NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between D St NE and Center St NE7/27/20107/27/201024/724/7
Park Avenue NE between D Street NE and Center Street NE will be closed to all thru traffic.  Local access will be maintained from D Street NE.  The closure will remain in place 24/7.  This closure is for street improvements and utility installation as part of the State Hospital building project. 
13th St SEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Cannon St SE and Lee St SE7/5/20107/27/20109:00 PM6:00 AM
13th Street SE between Cannon Street SE and Lee Street SE will be reduced to one lane of traffic.  Additionally, the following intersections will have the traffic signals turned off and be controlled with flaggers.  Expect delays of up to 20 min at these intersections:

13th Street SE at Mcgilchrist Street SE

13th Street SE at Hoyt Street SE

13th Street SE at Hines Street SE

All other side streets on 13th Street SE between Cannon Street SE and Lee Street will be closed at 13th Street SE.  These closures are for the resurfacing of 13th Street SE.  Expect delays at this location and use another route if possible.
Commercial st SEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
At the intersection of Alice St SE7/27/20107/27/20108:30 AM3:30 PM
Commercial St SE reduced to two lane of traffic at Alice St S for utility work.
24th St NE - SidewalkUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Windsor Ave NE and Market St NE7/13/20107/27/20108:30 AM5:00 PM
Sidewalk closure for driveway replacement.
Airway Dr SEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between 25th St SE and Turner Rd SE7/27/20107/27/20108:00 AM12:00 Noon
Airway Drive SE between 25th Street SE and Turner Road SE will be closed to all through traffic for the Airway Drive SE Chip Seal Project.  Use an alternate route if possible.
D St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
At the intersection of 23rd St NE7/26/20107/28/20108:30 AM3:30 PM
The intersection of D Street NE and 23Rd Street NE will be reduced to one lane of traffic and controlled with flaggers.  Expect some congestion and use an alternate route to avoid delays.  This lane closure is for utility work.
Market St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Savage Rd NE and Lancaster Dr NE7/27/20107/28/20109:00 PM6:00 AM
Market Street NE between Savage Road NE and Lancaster Drive NE will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction.  These lanes of traffic also will be narrowed and shifted.  The intersection of Market Street NE and Hawthorne Avenue NE will have the traffic signal turned off and traffic will be controlled with flaggers.  Additionally, these same times the on and off ramps to Interstate 5 at Market Street NE will be closed to all traffic Detour routes will be in place.  Expect congestion at this location and use another route if possible to avoid delays.  This closure is for the resurfacing of Market Street NE.
Battle Creek Rd SEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Kuebler Blvd SE and Reed Rd SE7/26/20107/28/20108:30 AM3:30 PM
Battle Creek Road SE between Kuebler Boulevard SE and Reed Road SE will be reduced to one lane of traffic with flaggers.  Additionally, Reed Road SE between Strong Road SE and Battle Creek Road SE will be reduced to one lane of traffic with flaggers.  These lane closures are for installation of utilities.  Expect congestion at this area and use another route if possible to avoid delays.
17th St NE - AlleyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between D St NE and Kansas Ave NE7/22/20107/29/20108:30 AM4:30 PM
Alley closure for sewer service.
6th St NWUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Gerth Ave NW and Kingwood Ave NW7/22/20107/29/20108:30 AM4:30 PM
Local street closure for sewer service.
Market St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between 14th St NE and 16th St NE7/29/20107/29/20108:30 AM3:30 PM
Market Street NE between 14th Street NE and 16th Street NE will be reduced to one lane of west bound traffic.  This lane closure is for utility work.  Expect some congestion at this location and use an alternate route if possible. 
Liberty Rd SUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Mize Rd SE and Chase Av SE7/28/20107/30/20108:30 AM3:30 PM
Liberty Road S between Mize Road SE and Chase Avenue SE will be reduced to one lane of north bound traffic.  Expect some congestion at this location and use an alternate route to avoid delays.  This lane closure is for utility work.
Saginaw St SUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Superior St S and Washington St S7/26/20107/30/20108:00 AM5:00 PM
Local street closure for sewer service.
Market St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Baker St NE and Capitol St NE7/30/20107/30/20108:30 AM3:30 PM
Market Street NE between Baker Street NE and Capitol Street NE will be reduced to one lane of west bound traffic.  This lane closure is for street improvement project.  Expect some congestion at this location and use an alternate route if possible. 
Hyacinth St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Portland Rd NE and Salem Parkway NE7/25/20107/30/20109:00 PM6:00 AM
Hyacinth Street NE between Portland Road NE and Salem Parkway NE will be reduced to one lane of traffic with flaggers.  Additionally, while working close to the intersections of Portland Road NE, 25th Avenue NE, and Salem Industrial Drive NE, the traffic signals will be turned off and traffic will be controlled with flaggers.  Expect delays of up to 20 minutes and use an alternate route if possible.  These closures are for the resurfacing of Hyacinth Street NE. 
Commercial St SEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).New
Oakhill Ave SE and Ewald Ave SE7/30/20107/30/20108:30 AM3:30 PM
Commercial Street SE between Oakhill Avenue SE and Ewald Avenue SE will be reduced to one lane of north bound traffic.  This lane closure is for utility work.  Expect some congestion at this location and use an alternate route if possible.
Chemawa Rd NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between I-5 and Portland Rd NE7/29/20108/2/20109:00 PM6:00 AM
Chemawa Road NE between Portland Road NE and Interstate 5 will be reduced to one lane of traffic with flaggers.  Additionally, while working close to the intersections of Portland Road NE/Chemawa Road NE and the Interstate 5 on/off ramps, the traffic signals will be turned off and traffic will be controlled with flaggers.  Expect delays of up to 20 minutes and use an alternate route if possible.  These closures are for the signal loop installation as part of the Street Resurfacing Project. 
Market St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Savage Rd NE and Motor Ct NE7/28/20108/2/20108:30 AM3:30 PM
The section of Market Street NE between Savage Road NE and Motor Court NE, crossing under Interstate-5, will be reduced to two lanes of through traffic in each direction.  These closures are for the signal loop modification as part of the Street Resurfacing Project. 
Liberty St NE - AlleyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Hood St NE and Shipping St NE 7/26/20108/2/20108:30 AM4:30 PM
Alley closure for sewer service.
Marion St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between 14th St NE and 15th St NE7/26/20108/2/20108:30 AM4:30 PM
Local street closure for sewer service.
Mize Rd SEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Liberty Rd S and Lilly Av SE7/20/20108/3/20108:00 AM5:00 PM
Street closure for installation of utilities and frontage improvements.
Capitol St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between D St NE and Shipping St NE7/29/20108/6/20108:00 AM3:30 PM
Capitol Street NE will be reduced to one lane of traffic at various locations between D Street NE and Shipping Street NE.  Expect some congestion at this location and use an alternate route if possible.  These closures are for replacement of sidewalk ramps as part of an upcoming street resurfacing project. 
17th St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
At Center St NE 6/21/20108/6/20108:00 AM3:30 PM
The right turn lane from south bound 17th Street NE onto west bound Center Street NE will be closed periodically.  Additionally, the right turn lane from west bound Center Street NE onto north bound 17th Street NE will be closed 24/7.  Also all lanes of traffic at this intersection will periodically be narrowed.  Expect some congestion at this location and use an alternate route if possible.  The lane closures are part of the Traffic Signal Replacement Project.
Market St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Savage Rd NE and Lancaster Dr NE8/2/20108/6/20109:00 PM6:00 AM
Market Street NE between Savage Road NE and Lancaster Drive NE will have various lane closures.  These lane closures are for signal loop installation as part of the Resurfacing Project.  Expect congestion at this location and use another route if possible to avoid delays. 
23rd St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between D St NE and Center St NE7/12/20108/20/201024/724/7
23rd Street NE between D Street NE and Center Street NE will be closed to all thru traffic.  Local access will be maintained from D Street NE.  The closure will remain in place 24/7.  This closure is for street improvements and utility installation as part of the State Hospital building project. 
Commercial St Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Marion St NE and Ferry St NE5/10/20108/25/20107:00 AM3:30 PM
Commercial Street will have various lane closures between Marion Street NE and Ferry Street SE.  This will include some lane closures on the side streets intersecting with Commercial Street between Marion Street NE and Ferry Street SE.  These lane closures are for installing utilities and concrete bulb outs at the pedestrian crossings.  Expect some congestion at this location.  This work is in preparation for an upcoming street resurfacing project.
Center St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between 24th St NE and Hawthorne Av NE5/10/20108/28/201024/724/7
Center Street NE between 24th Street NE and Hawthorne Avenue NE will have the east bound lane of traffic closed at 24th Street NE.  A detour route using 24th Street NE to State Street to Hawthorne Avenue NE will be in place.  This closure will be in place 24/7.  Center Street NE west bound traffic will be maintained and all local access will be from Hawthorne Avenue NE.  This closure is for improvements to Center Street NE as part of the State Hospital Building Project.
Strong Road SEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Reed Rd SE and Marietta St SE6/21/20109/17/201024/724/7
Strong Road SE between Reed Road SE and Marietta Street SE will be closed to all through traffic.  Additionally, 27th Avenue SE between Strong Road SE and Marietta Street SE will be closed to all through traffic.  Detour routes will be in place.  The street closures are for the Strong Road SE Street Widening Project. 
Commercial St SEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Mission St SE and 12th St SE7/7/201010/8/20108:30 AM Days and 9:00 PM nights3:30 PM days and 6:00 AM nights
Commercial Street SE between Mission Street SE and 12th Street SE will have various lane closures for pedestrian ramp replacements and utility work.  Single lane closures and some local side street closures will happen 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily and multiple lane closures will occur 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM nightly.  This work is in preparation for the resurfacing of Commercial Street SE between Mission Street SE and 12th Street SE.  Due to the large work zone and volume of work, a weekly update will be sent out every Friday with an updated two-week work schedule, these will start Friday 7/9/10.  These closures will cause extreme congestion in this area and you are urged to find alternate routes to avoid delays.
Capitol St NEUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between Union St NE and D St NE6/21/201010/31/201024/724/7
Capitol Street NE between Union Street NE and D Street NE will be closed to all through traffic at the Mill Creek Bridge.  Detour routes will be in place.  Capitol Street NE south of the bridge to Union Street NE and north of the bridge to D Street NE will be temporarily converted to two-way traffic to allow access to the Department of Agriculture building, businesses, schools, and residents within the vicinity of the project.  This closure is for replacement of the Mill Creek Bridge. 
Commercial St NE - AlleyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Between State St and Court St NE (188 Commercial St NE)4/28/20104/28/20208:00 AM1:00 PM
Alley closure for windows replacement.

 Emergency Information

2/18/2010City of Salem
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