Salem, Ore. — Drivers in southeast Salem should be aware of road closures on Turner Road SE, south of Kuebler Road and north of Deer Park Road SE. Work will begin June 12 and is expected to take 2 weeks.
During construction, northbound traffic will be detoured to Deer Park Road SE continuing to the Aumsville Highway. Southbound traffic on Turner Road will remain open south of Kuebler Road to help reduce the impact to the public. Residents in the City of Turner are encouraged to use Delany Road to Commercial Street as an alternate route to Salem.
The construction is part of the new 900,000 square-foot Dollar General Development currently under construction and is necessary to connect the development to new water and sewer infrastructure in the area. The Dollar General property will be a dry goods and cold storage distribution, dispatch, and administration center for the company.
You can find more information on current road construction projects within the City of Salem on our website.
Salem, Ore. — Drivers in south Salem should be aware of road closure on Madrona Avenue SE, west of Commercial Street SE to Neef Avenue SE on June 10 and 11, 2023.
Beginning at 7 a.m., Saturday, June 10, traffic will be detoured from Madrona Avenue SE to Ratcliff Drive SE or Salem Heights Avenue SE. Local access to residents near Hillview Drive SE and Neef Avenue SE will be allowed. Local business access will only be available from the Commercial Street SE entrance.
The closure will allow contractors to complete a full street mill and paving project on Madrona Ave SE. Flaggers will be on site to help direct traffic around the impacted area. Please be cautious while driving in the area and obey all temporary traffic signs.
You can find more information on current road construction projects within the City of Salem on our website.
Salem, Ore. – It’s finally here – Salem’s biggest season of fun! Pick your favorites from the 12 choices – and many sub-choices below.
1. Outdoor Concerts & Movies
2. Entertainment & Enrichment
3. Athletes on the Move
4. City Celebrations
5. 90 Days, 90 Parks: Coincidence? We Think Not!
6. Fun with Water
7. Outdoor Adventures
8. Check Out the Recreation Guide
9. A Library Full of Fun
10. Explore Salem’s History
11. Get to Know Salem’s Public Art
12. Plan a Staycation
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Salem, Ore. – Temporary road closures have begun on Union Street from Commercial Street NE to Summer Street NE for the new Union Street Family Friendly Bikeway.
The project adds bike lanes to Union Street. It will enhance the overall pedestrian, bike riding, and vehicular safety of Union Street NE. The project provides marked bike lanes, road striping, improved crosswalks, ADA accessible curb ramps, and parking spaces.
Parking and lane restrictions may be required along sections of Union Street as the construction progresses. The first phase will include a new ADA Ramp, Storm Water Infrastructure, and underground signal upgrades along Union Street at Liberty Street NE, High Street NE, and Church Street NE in late May. Completion of the Union Street Family Friendly Bikeway project is expected in the fall of 2023.
When all segments of the Union Bikeway project are complete, it will connect Downtown, Riverfront Park, Wallace Marine Park, Minto-Brown Island Park, and the Capital Mall with the 134-mile Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway. Additionally, the intersection of Union Street NE and Liberty Street NE will be improved to include a traffic signal and bulb-out corners to enhance safety for both bicycles and pedestrians.
Learn more about construction projects in your neighborhood and view an interactive map of current projects from around the city.
Salem, Ore -- Salem’s community is a bit better now than it was before, thanks to the community service work of 14 graduating high school seniors who are receiving Service Honors Recognition pins this year.
These three teens offer examples of the kinds of skills and experiences young people can benefit from through community service.
“Volunteering at the city has allowed me to grow in so many ways, most significantly helping me develop my own self-confidence and my public speaking skills. Through this, I became more sure of myself when leading others.”
“The best part about volunteering at the library is the community. From the young to the old, each person brings their hopes, dreams, and aspirations. Each day I would go, I would hear about someone's experiences that would inspire me, and before I knew it, it was time to go home.”
“Even though I moved to seaside, I still wanted to give back to the city I love and giving back to the community is something I love to do. This year, the youth council meetings were virtual, making it easier for me to give ideas and join in. Serving with the city has helped me realize how many teens want to give back and help out.”
Here are some ways this Class of 2023 group has made a difference:
“These students are forming habits now that will serve them well as they become the leaders of our future,” said Mayor Chris Hoy. “They are giving of their time and talents and making our community better in the process. Thank you, seniors, for making a difference.”
City volunteer and teen leadership development programs provide opportunities for young community members to grow while positively impacting Salem. The students honored have donated at least 30 hours during their high school career to one or more programs in direct partnership with the City of Salem
Students receive a congratulatory letter from Mayor Hoy and a commemorative pin.
Abiqua Academy
Spenser Lamphear
Blanchet Catholic High School
Yeonwoo Jeong
McNary High School
Kiele Jarnagin
Seaside High School (formerly @ West Salem HS)
Samantha Murry
South Salem High School
Brandon Sims
Mihir Joshi
Sprague High School
An Nguyen
Ashlyn Chess
Fatehjot Gogia
Theresa Wunderlich
Summit Learning Charter School
Cady McManus
Teach Northwest Virtual Charter School
Riley Hurt
West Salem High School
Erin Montgomery
Shelby Rose Long
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Salem, Ore. — Construction will begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, to install a new, safer pedestrian crossing at Lancaster Drive NE and Watson Ave NE. The new pedestrian signal will include a raised median island, a pedestrian crossing signal, new ADA sidewalk ramps, and improved lighting. Once complete, the new signal will help alert drivers to pedestrians and bicycles waiting to cross Lancaster. Flashing yellow lights will provide greater safety and visibility to those going to nearby shopping areas.
The City of Salem is alerting those who travel Lancaster Drive NE to watch for construction crews working near the roadway. Pedestrian access will be limited during construction. Those who cross Lancaster Drive NE should cross at Devonshire Court NE to the north or Beverly Ave NE to the South to safely cross Lancaster Drive NE.
Pedestrians and motorists should expect minor delays and lane closures as construction progresses.
Find more information about the City of Salem’s Safer Pedestrian Crossing Program or future Safety and Livability Bond projects on our website.