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Good morning! It’s August 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hazy sunshine and warmer in Central Eugene
Today will be hazy sunshine and warmer; air quality will be very unhealthy. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 90 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Clear now, changing to hazy sunshine at 8 a.m.
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Community crime report
- A car crash with injuries was reported near Patterson St. and E 14th Ave. in Eugene at 6 p.m. on August 2.
- An assault was reported near 440 Madison St., Eugene at 3 p.m. on August 2.
- A burglary arrest happened near 475 E 12th Ave. in Eugene at 5 a.m. on August 2.
- A burglary was reported near 158 E 12th Ave., Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 2.
- A report of animal cruelty was taken near 1040 W 18th Ave., Eugene on August 2 at noon
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Adams Street is partially closed for construction near W 5th Avenue and W 6th Avenue. Parking is closed on the west side of Adams from W 6th to W 5th, and on the east side from W 5th Alley north. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrians cannot use the east side of Adams at W 5th Alley or the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams to midblock toward Monroe. Pedestrians can walk on the west side of Adams from W 6th to W 5th, with detours for eastbound pedestrians crossing W 5th Avenue. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue is also closed near the construction area.
- Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street during the week of today. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane.
- Construction will continue at the intersection of Mill Street and Broadway near Whole Foods during the week of today. Crews are enlarging the triangular island and another island just south of it. On the south side of Broadway, between Mill and Patterson, workers will install new stormwater infrastructure in the right lane of eastbound traffic to prepare for a new curb. Most work will happen from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., with some daytime utility and electrical work. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane through this area.
- Sidewalk repair will take place at 972 Madison St from Tuesday, August 4 to Friday, August 7, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During this time, the sidewalk will be closed, and there will be signs and no parking in the area. No traffic delays are expected.
- On Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the right lane of northbound Oak Street at 1287 Oak St will be closed for sidewalk repairs. Expect about 5-minute delays when driving north. The sidewalk at 13th and Oak Street will also be closed during this time. Traffic control signs and cones will be in place.
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