EUGENE, Ore. - Traffic woes for residents using the Chambers Street bridge are far from over as construction on the seismic upgrade project returns. The city of Eugene confirms that the completion date has now shifted to May 2026, extending the timeline much longer than initially planned.

The delay primarily stems from a prolonged wait for a permit from the rail company Union Pacific, which was essential to continue work beneath the bridge.

"It's basically just moving forward what the initial timeframe was," said Marion Suitor Barnes, Public Works Public Affairs Manager.

Despite the setback, the city assures residents that the project's financial health remains stable. Public Works highlights a built-in protection fund that shields the project from significant cost increases.

"There is

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