Molalla River (Knights Bridge Road) Bridge Repairs

The Molalla River (Knights Bridge Road) Bridge in the Canby area is an important connection for delivery of goods and services throughout the region. Bridge repairs will include painting, sealing cracks on the deck, resurfacing the deck, and repairing the concrete columns and bridge approaches. This project also includes seismic upgrades. 

Why

To preserve and extend the life of the bridge, to remove weight restrictions, allow for traffic to cross in an emergency, and to improve resiliency within our essential transportation network in the event of an earthquake.

Schedule

• Design: May 2022 to March 2023
• Right of way: April 2023 to Spring 2024
• Construction: May 2025 to November 2025

Traffic impacts

• A four-month full road closure will start June 16 to pave the deck and perform bridge repairs. The closure is scheduled through October 2025. When construction can occur with traffic, single-lane closures will guide travelers through the work zone.
• Construction work on Knights Bridge Road at Molalla River Bridge will pause starting at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 3 through 6 a.m., Thursday, July 17 to provide travelers with some traffic relief for the holiday weekend, Canby’s Independence Day Celebration and to accommodate the construction contractor's schedule.
• Enjoy extended weekday hours on the Canby Ferry through Sept. 12:
  We're extending the Canby Ferry hours of operation through Sept. 12 to help move traffic in the Canby area during several construction projects. Riders can cross the river between  6:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., Monday - Friday through Sept. 12. Check for regular updates at www.bit.ly/canbyferry or call the Canby Ferry Information Line at 503-650-3030.
   

Knights Bridge Park closure

For the public's safety, Knights Bridge Park will be closed for the duration of the construction on the western bank of the river. The protected area will allow for reclamation and restoration of the western riverbank and will be used as a staging area by the contractor.

Current activities

• Construction coordination with Farline Bridge, Inc.

Funding

• Project estimate $5.4 million
• Funding is provided from ODOT Local Bridge Program with a 10.3% match from county road funds