South Eugene Community Newsletter for Friday, August 14

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Good morning! It’s August 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunshine and a few clouds in South Eugene

Today will be sunshine and a few clouds. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 84 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).

Looking ahead: Very warm from Sunday to Monday

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Top news from nearby

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in South Eugene

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Community crime report

• A suspected drunk driver was reported at 2 a.m. on August 14 near the 86400 block of College View Rd.
   
• A traffic hazard happened near Dillard Rd at 6 a.m. on August 13.
   
• A dispute was reported near 2045 Greiner St., Eugene, at 4 a.m. on August 13.
   
• A theft from a vehicle was reported near 335 E 32nd Ave., Eugene, at 10 a.m. on August 13.
   
• A report of property damage was taken near E 18th Ave. and Alder Aly in Eugene at 11 a.m. on August 13.
   

See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 3 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for South Eugene news and information.

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: Construction is happening near 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to one lane. Pedestrians will need to follow detours around closed ramps, and workers will be available to help.
• Construction near the shoulders of Willamette Street and 52nd Avenue is taking place this week. There may be delays due to heavy equipment moving in and out. Access to the Ridgeline Trail from the southwest corner of West 52nd Avenue and South Willamette Street, and the Ridgeline Trail parking west of South Willamette Street, will be closed as needed during construction.
• From Monday through today, parking is closed on the west side of Portland Street between W 30th Avenue and W 29th Place, and parts of the parking area north of W 29th Place to W 28th Avenue. Pedestrians cannot use the west side of Portland Street in this area and should use the temporary ADA ramp and sidewalk on the east side. There is also a temporary pedestrian path on the north side of W 30th Avenue.
• McLean Boulevard is closed to through traffic from Graham Drive to the cul-de-sac due to paving work, which is currently paused while the gas company adjusts service lines. Work is expected to finish by mid-next week. Residents can still access the area. Two detours are in place: one reroutes traffic before Graham Drive via Lasater, Randy, and 29th streets back to McKendrick Street and McLean Boulevard; the other detours from Graham Drive to Chambers Street via 28th Street.
• Construction is happening this week on Vine Maple Street, Spring Boulevard, Pine Canyon Drive, Huckleberry Street, and South Ridge Drive, including nearby sidewalks. Expect moderate delays, possible lane reductions, or temporary closures. Construction workers will be on-site to assist pedestrians.
• During this week, crews are working on paving and finishing touches in several areas: Hilyard Street between 34th and 40th Avenue, Friendly Street and the 18th Avenue area, 24th Avenue from Hilyard to Agate, and Alder Street between 30th and 32nd. Work includes cleanup, striping corrections, concrete repairs, utility adjustments, sign installation, and landscaping. The project is almost done.
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.