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Join us for an important briefing on one of the most significant transportation projects affecting Salem and West Salem in the coming years. We are pleased to welcome Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) representatives who will provide an overview of the Center Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project, a major investment designed to strengthen one of our region’s most critical transportation corridors and improve resilience in the event of a major earthquake. 

The Center Street Bridge serves as a vital connection between West Salem and downtown Salem, carrying thousands of residents, workers, businesses, and visitors across the Willamette River every day. 

As construction moves forward, the project will bring significant changes to traffic patterns, travel times, and access routes that will affect how REALTORS®, clients, and families navigate the community. This presentation will provide members with:

1. An overview of the project scope and timeline. 
2. Information on anticipated construction impacts and traffic management plans. 
3. Insights into how the project will improve long-term safety and regional resilience. 
4. Opportunities to ask questions directly of the project leadership team. 

For REALTORS®, understanding this project is particularly important. Whether meeting clients, showing properties, attending appointments, or commuting between West Salem and the Salem downtown area, members will be directly affected by construction activities and changing traffic conditions. 

The project will also influence residential mobility, neighborhood access, and community development patterns throughout the region. This is an excellent opportunity to stay informed about a project that will impact our daily business operations, our clients’ quality of life, and the future connectivity of our community for years to come. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the project leaders and learn how the Center Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project will shape transportation and access in the Mid-Valley region.