An open house will be held for the Sellwood Bridge Project that will focus on options for the structure type for the new bridge. The event has a drop-in format.

The public can also share their opinions about the bridge type options in an online survey through August 8 at www.sellwoodbridge.org. Descriptions and images of the bridge type options are featured on the project website.

A Preferred Alternative was recommended in 2009 that identified the location, cross section and interchange type for the replacement bridge. Design decisions (including the choice of structure type) will not be made until after the federal government approves the project’s FEIS. A record of decision by the Federal Highways Administration is expected in late summer. Design work should begin in late 2010, with construction likely to start in 2012, if funding can be secured.

For project information, visit www.sellwoodbridge.org.