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A major construction project on Salem’s Center Street Bridge will likely begin in mid-2026 – with potential traffic headaches for people who regularly head into the city from Polk County.

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With the long-planned project now imminent, people are again discussing the idea of a third bridge across the Willamette River – a project Salem city councilors rejected in 2019, ending more than a decade of planning.

The issue was once the most pressing in Salem city politics, though the pandemic and reduced traffic from commuters quelled the discussion for several years.

We thought we’d bring you some of our coverage of that issue from the last time it was seriously debated in Salem if you’d like to get into some recent Salem history. Here’s our report ahead of the meeting on the plan that was considered, and a recap of the council vote in 2019.

Are there other issues from our archives you’d like to see resurfaced? Send Managing Editor Rachel Alexander your suggestions: [email protected].

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Center Street Bridge retrofit will mean eastbound lane closures, more traffic for six months

Retrofitting the Center Street Bridge to better withstand an earthquake is expected to begin by the middle of next year. State and city officials warn there will be months of…

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Salem-Keizer School District asks teachers to consider lower raise amid budget cuts

School district leaders are asking teachers in Oregon’s second-largest district to consider reducing a planned 3.5% pay increase next year to avoid layoffs.

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State seeks public input on Oregon’s first cyanide-processed gold mining operation

The public has until Feb. 6 to comment on the proposed Grassy Mountain Gold and Silver Mine near Vale in Malheur County.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Experiment shows promise to help struggling Highland students catch up

Highland Elementary School is being transformed into a “super school,” where educators, parents, a philanthropist and community groups work together. The goal is to help kids show up to school…

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Center Street Bridge retrofit will mean eastbound lane closures, more traffic for six months

Salem-Keizer School District asks teachers to consider lower raise amid budget cuts

State seeks public input on Oregon’s first cyanide-processed gold mining operation

SPECIAL REPORT: Experiment shows promise to help struggling Highland students catch up

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