Good morning! It’s March 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer with periods of sun in West Eugene
Today will be warmer with intervals of clouds and sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 75 with a low of 43. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 8 a.m.
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Property development
- A zoning application has been filed requesting verification of zoning for a property located south of Stewart Road and east of Bailey Hill Road. The application seeks to confirm the current designation for this specific parcel, but does not include any additional details about proposed development or changes at this time. Residents in the area may wish to informed as the application moves through the review process. (view application)
Community crime report
- A theft arrest happened near 1320 W 7th Ave., Eugene at midnight on March 16.
- A person was arrested for disorder behavior near 951 W 6th Ave., Eugene at 11 p.m. on March 15.
- A report of property damage was taken near 558 Jeffrey Way, Eugene at 6 p.m. on March 15.
- A welfare check was done after a dispute near 3655 W 13th Ave., Eugene at 4 p.m. on March 15.
- There was an illegal fire reported near Goble Ln at 4 p.m. on March 15.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Construction is happening at Westleigh Street and Plumtree Drive, including paving and lighting installation on Bailey Hill. Traffic impact is low.
– In West Eugene, new lighting and a walking path are being. There is no impact on traffic.
– Starting January 28, Lane County is installing signs and guardrails on Crow Road between mileposts 1.38 and 8.13. Flaggers will manage traffic Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The project is expected to finish by June 30. impact is low.
– Paving work is happening on Grant Street, Hayes Street, Pierce Street, and West 22nd Avenue. Traffic impact is low.
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