Route 569 - Randy Pape Beltline

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Oregon State Highway 569

Oregon Route 569 is the Randy Papé Beltline, which provides a northerly bypass around the city of Eugene. The 13.00 mile long highway loops north from OR 126 (W 11th Avenue) to OR 99 (Pacific Highway) and east from there to Gateway Street beyond the exchange with Interstate 5. OR 569 north from Roosevelt Boulevard and east to Gateway Street is a limited access freeway. Beltline Road extends east from Gateway Street as a four lane arterial to Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway south. Belt Line Highway south from Roosevelt Boulevard to OR 126 is a two lane at-grade expressway with provisions for interchanges.

Belt Line Highway (Oregon Route #69) was constructed and maintained by Lane County. Oregon Route #69 was the designation for the Belt Line Highway and 11th Avenue west to Oregon Route #62 (Florence-Eugene Highway). The portion of the state-maintained highway along 11th Avenue was turned over to Lane County in anticipation of the unconstructed Roosevelt Freeway. The Roosevelt Freeway was to travel west from Interstate 105 along the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor to OR 126 west of the city. Public opposition resulted in the cancelation of both the Roosevelt Freeway and the southern loop of the Belt Line Highway, from OR 126 southward to Baily Hill and Interstate 5 (Wiley, n.d.).

Opening of the Belt Line Highway coincided with the completion of the Delta Highway in 1966. Both facilities were constructed by Lane County in the 1960s. Jurisdiction of the Belt Line Highway was given to the county during the 1980s in exchange for River Road (Junction City-Eugene Highway #223) (Wiley, n.d.).

The Belt Line Highway was signed as Oregon Route 569 in 2007, a designation relating to Oregon Route #69. OR 569 was signed in late October 2007 in anticipation of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials held in Eugene in 2008. The thought process by ODOT was that signing OR 569 would lessen confusion for out-of-town visitors. As reported in the Register-Guard, the Belt Line Highway numbering was changed from OR 69 to OR 569 because of the sexual connotation of Route 69 and concern of potential sign theft due to the popularity of the "69" designation (C. Elbert, personal communication, April 22, 2008). The interchange with Interstate 5 underwent reconstruction with a new flyover linking I-5 north with OR 569 west opened by November 2008.

Oregon State Route 569 Belt Line Highway - East
OR 569 commences north along Beltline Road from OR 126 in western reaches of Eugene. The state route loops north and east to Interstate 5 connecting the Bethel-Danebo, River Road and Santa Clara neighborhoods.

OR 569 commences north along Beltline Road from OR 126 in western reaches of Eugene. The state route loops north and east to Interstate 5 connecting the Bethel-Danebo, River Road and Santa Clara neighborhoods.

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Designated in April 2010, OR 569 doubles as the Randy Papé Beltline, named after a former Oregon Transportation Commission member. Papé died in 2008.

Designated in April 2010, OR 569 doubles as the Randy Papé Beltline, named after a former Oregon Transportation Commission member. Papé died in 2008.

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Randy Papé Beltline rises over Union Pacific railroad lines in advance of the at-grade intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard.

Randy Papé Beltline rises over Union Pacific railroad lines in advance of the at-grade intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard.

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Roosevelt Boulevard travels across the southern extent of the Bethel-Danebo neighborhood of Eugene.

Roosevelt Boulevard travels across the southern extent of the Bethel-Danebo neighborhood of Eugene.

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This confirming marker is posted along OR 569 east ahead of the underpass to Royal Avenue. A second marker was installed by 2024 closer to Roosevelt Boulevard.

This confirming marker is posted along OR 569 east ahead of the underpass to Royal Avenue. A second marker was installed by 2024 closer to Roosevelt Boulevard.

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A diamond interchange (Exit 5) joins OR 569 east with Barger Drive in the Bethel-Danebo neighborhood of Eugene.

A diamond interchange (Exit 5) joins OR 569 east with Barger Drive in the Bethel-Danebo neighborhood of Eugene.

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Barger Drive originates at a roundabout with Green Hill Road in western Bethel-Danebo, traveling east to OR 569 (Beltline Highway). The local road continues 0.80 miles from OR 569 to an end at OR 99.

Barger Drive originates at a roundabout with Green Hill Road in western Bethel-Danebo, traveling east to OR 569 (Beltline Highway). The local road continues 0.80 miles from OR 569 to an end at OR 99.

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OR 569 advances north from Barger Drive to meet OR 99 at a folded diamond interchange next. OR 99 parallels the Southern Pacific Railroad line southeast to 6th / 7th Avenues west of Downtown Eugene.

OR 569 advances north from Barger Drive to meet OR 99 at a folded diamond interchange next. OR 99 parallels the Southern Pacific Railroad line southeast to 6th / 7th Avenues west of Downtown Eugene.

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Heading northwest, OR 99 joins Beltline Highway with Eugene Airport (EUG) and Junction City.

Heading northwest, OR 99 joins Beltline Highway with Eugene Airport (EUG) and Junction City.

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OR 569 turns east as the Randy Papé Beltline spans Prairie Road and a series of railroad lines ahead of a folded diamond interchange with Northwest Expressway.

OR 569 turns east as the Randy Papé Beltline spans Prairie Road and a series of railroad lines ahead of a folded diamond interchange with Northwest Expressway.

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Exit 7 loops away from OR 569 east to Northwest Expressway. Northwest Expressway branches northwest from Chambers Street and River Road to the Irving neighborhood of Eugene, ending at Irvington Drive and Prairie Road.

Exit 7 loops away from OR 569 east to Northwest Expressway. Northwest Expressway branches northwest from Chambers Street and River Road to the Irving neighborhood of Eugene, ending at Irvington Drive and Prairie Road.

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OR 569 wedges between residential neighborhoods as the freeway advances east to River Road (Exit 8) next.

OR 569 wedges between residential neighborhoods as the freeway advances east to River Road (Exit 8) next.

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OR 569 meets River Road at a diamond interchange in one half mile. River Road joins Beltline Highway with the Eugene neighborhood of Santa Clara located north of the freeway.

OR 569 meets River Road at a diamond interchange in one half mile. River Road joins Beltline Highway with the Eugene neighborhood of Santa Clara located north of the freeway.

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Originating from Chambers Street in the Whiteaker neighborhood, River Road angles northwest through unincorporated River Road into Santa Clara. Beyond OR 569 and Santa Clara, River Road continues northward to E 1st Avenue east of Junction City.

Originating from Chambers Street in the Whiteaker neighborhood, River Road angles northwest through unincorporated River Road into Santa Clara. Beyond OR 569 and Santa Clara, River Road continues northward to E 1st Avenue east of Junction City.

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OR 569 proceeds east from Exit 8 (River Road) to Right in-Right out (RIRO) ramps with River Avenue ahead of the Willamette River.

OR 569 proceeds east from Exit 8 (River Road) to Right in-Right out (RIRO) ramps with River Avenue ahead of the Willamette River.

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River Avenue travels west from Beltline Highway to River Road and Silver Lane. Silver Lane continues west into northern reaches of the River Road neighborhood.

River Avenue travels west from Beltline Highway to River Road and Silver Lane. Silver Lane continues west into northern reaches of the River Road neighborhood.

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A ramp departs OR 569 eastbound for River Avenue opposite Division Avenue. Division Avenue loops under Beltline Highway to form a westbound frontage road back to River Road north of Exit 8. This sign was removed by 2022.

A ramp departs OR 569 eastbound for River Avenue opposite Division Avenue. Division Avenue loops under Beltline Highway to form a westbound frontage road back to River Road north of Exit 8. This sign was removed by 2022.

04/01/05

OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) crosses over the Willamette River 0.50 miles out from the parclo interchange with OR 132 (Delta Highway) south to Interstate 105.

OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) crosses over the Willamette River 0.50 miles out from the parclo interchange with OR 132 (Delta Highway) south to Interstate 105.

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Delta Highway (OR 132) is a two mile freeway joining Beltline Highway with I-105/OR 126 to Downtown Eugene. To the north, Delta Highway connects with Green Acres Road. The Valley River Center mall is located at the south end of Delta Highway.

Delta Highway (OR 132) is a two mile freeway joining Beltline Highway with I-105/OR 126 to Downtown Eugene. To the north, Delta Highway connects with Green Acres Road. The Valley River Center mall is located at the south end of Delta Highway.

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Turn lanes separate for Delta Highway north to Green Acres Road and Osprey Hollow Park and south for OR 132 to Valley River Center and Downtown Eugene.

Turn lanes separate for Delta Highway north to Green Acres Road and Osprey Hollow Park and south for OR 132 to Valley River Center and Downtown Eugene.

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OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) advances east from OR 132 (Delta Highway), crossing under Norkenzie Road one half mile west of a diamond interchange (Exit 12) with Coburg Road.

OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) advances east from OR 132 (Delta Highway), crossing under Norkenzie Road one half mile west of a diamond interchange (Exit 12) with Coburg Road.

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Coburg Road leads south from OR 569 and Exit 12 along a commercial and residential arterial to I-105/OR 126 and into Downtown Eugene across the Willamette River.

Coburg Road leads south from OR 569 and Exit 12 along a commercial and residential arterial to I-105/OR 126 and into Downtown Eugene across the Willamette River.

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Traveling north from Beltline Highway, Coburg Road follows a 4.1 mile course through northern reaches of Eugene to the city of Coburg adjacent to Interstate 5.

Traveling north from Beltline Highway, Coburg Road follows a 4.1 mile course through northern reaches of Eugene to the city of Coburg adjacent to Interstate 5.

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OR 569 east next meets Interstate 5 at a cloverstack interchange (Exit 13) in one quarter mile. I-5 straddles the Eugene and Springfield city lines between the overpass with Gateway Srteet south to the interchange with Glenwood Boulevard beyond the Willamette River.

OR 569 east next meets Interstate 5 at a cloverstack interchange (Exit 13) in one quarter mile. I-5 straddles the Eugene and Springfield city lines between the overpass with Gateway Srteet south to the interchange with Glenwood Boulevard beyond the Willamette River.

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The Randy Papé Beltline ends at the exchange with I-5 to Roseburg and Portland. Beltline Road extends east as a four lane controlled access road to Game Farm Road and Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway.

The Randy Papé Beltline ends at the exchange with I-5 to Roseburg and Portland. Beltline Road extends east as a four lane controlled access road to Game Farm Road and Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway.

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Previously a cloverleaf interchange, improvements to Exit 13 included removing two of the loop ramps and adding a flyover between I-5 north and OR 569 west. The freeway ends ahead at a traffic signal with the ramp from I-5 south.

Previously a cloverleaf interchange, improvements to Exit 13 included removing two of the loop ramps and adding a flyover between I-5 north and OR 569 west. The freeway ends ahead at a traffic signal with the ramp from I-5 south.

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Ramps partition for I-5 south to nearby I-105/OR 126 and north to Pearl Street near Coburg. Ultimately, I-5 continues south to Roseburg and Grants Pass, while northbound advances to Salem and the metro Portland area.
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Ramps partition for I-5 south to nearby I-105/OR 126 and north to Pearl Street near Coburg. Ultimately, I-5 continues south to Roseburg and Grants Pass, while northbound advances to Salem and the metro Portland area.

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Randy Pepe Beltline transitions into Belt Line Road at the signalized intersection with Gateway Road east of I-5. An end shield for OR 569 was added to this overhead sign bridge between 2005 and 2007. Gateway Road travels south to The Shoppes at Gatewa in Springfield and northwest to Coburg Road. Belt Line Road ends 0.4 miles ahead at Game Farm Road.
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Randy Pepe Beltline transitions into Belt Line Road at the signalized intersection with Gateway Road east of I-5. An end shield for OR 569 was added to this overhead sign bridge between 2005 and 2007. Gateway Road travels south to The Shoppes at Gatewa in Springfield and northwest to Coburg Road. Belt Line Road ends 0.4 miles ahead at Game Farm Road.

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Oregon State Route 569 Belt Line Highway - West
Belt Line Road transitions into the Randy Pepe Beltline west of the intersection with Gateway Road. Traffic funnels onto the freeway from The Shoppes at Gateway retail area and Game Farm Road ahead of the cloverstack interchange with I-5. The exchange was reconfigured with the addition of a flyover ramp from I-5 north to OR 569 west by November 2008.

Belt Line Road transitions into the Randy Pepe Beltline west of the intersection with Gateway Road. Traffic funnels onto the freeway from The Shoppes at Gateway retail area and Game Farm Road ahead of the cloverstack interchange with I-5. The exchange was reconfigured with the addition of a flyover ramp from I-5 north to OR 569 west by November 2008.

04/01/05

Westbound OR 569 at the loop ramp to I-5 south. Interstate 5 has two more interchanges for Eugene and Springfield before meeting the 30th Avenue Expressway and OR 58 (Willamette Highway) near Goshen. Roseburg is 70 miles to the south.

Westbound OR 569 at the loop ramp to I-5 south. Interstate 5 has two more interchanges for Eugene and Springfield before meeting the 30th Avenue Expressway and OR 58 (Willamette Highway) near Goshen. Roseburg is 70 miles to the south.

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OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) west next meets Coburg Road in north Eugene. Coburg Road derives its name from the connection to Coburg four miles to the north.

OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) west next meets Coburg Road in north Eugene. Coburg Road derives its name from the connection to Coburg four miles to the north.

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Coburg Road is a major arterial leading south to Downtown Eugene west of the University of Oregon campus. Coburg Road crosses the Willamette River into the Eugene central business district in 2.7 miles.

Coburg Road is a major arterial leading south to Downtown Eugene west of the University of Oregon campus. Coburg Road crosses the Willamette River into the Eugene central business district in 2.7 miles.

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Coburg Road south meets I-105/OR 126 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard near Autzen Stadium, home of University of Oregon Ducks football.

Coburg Road south meets I-105/OR 126 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard near Autzen Stadium, home of University of Oregon Ducks football.

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A confirming marker for OR 569 west of Coburg Road was added between 2005 and 2007.

A confirming marker for OR 569 west of Coburg Road was added between 2005 and 2007.

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Norkenzie Road passes over the Belt Line Highway a half mile east of the three quarter cloverleaf interchange with OR 132 (Delta Highway). Completed in 1966, Delta Highway is a freeway south to I-105/OR 126 northwest of Downtown at the Willamette River.

Norkenzie Road passes over the Belt Line Highway a half mile east of the three quarter cloverleaf interchange with OR 132 (Delta Highway). Completed in 1966, Delta Highway is a freeway south to I-105/OR 126 northwest of Downtown at the Willamette River.

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The fairgrounds for Lane County is located at the Lane Events Center in the Jefferson Westside neighborhood west of Downtown.

The fairgrounds for Lane County is located at the Lane Events Center in the Jefferson Westside neighborhood west of Downtown.

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Delta Highway has interchanges with Goodpasture Island Road and Valley Center Drive for Valley River Center mall on the two mile route to I-105/OR 126. North of OR 569, Delta Highway is a two lane arterial to Green Acres and Ayers Roads.

Delta Highway has interchanges with Goodpasture Island Road and Valley Center Drive for Valley River Center mall on the two mile route to I-105/OR 126. North of OR 569, Delta Highway is a two lane arterial to Green Acres and Ayers Roads.

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OR 132 (Delta Highway) travels two miles south from OR 569 to the exchange with I-105/OR 126 to Downtown, adjacent to the Valley River Center shopping complex

OR 132 (Delta Highway) travels two miles south from OR 569 to the exchange with I-105/OR 126 to Downtown, adjacent to the Valley River Center shopping complex

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Between Delta Highway and the ramp to Division Avenue, the Belt Line Highway bridge crosses the Willamette River on a retained 1960s-era guard rails and design.

Between Delta Highway and the ramp to Division Avenue, the Belt Line Highway bridge crosses the Willamette River on a retained 1960s-era guard rails and design.

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Division Avenue constitutes a westbound frontage road for River Road. The Division Avenue turnaround meets River Avenue on the south side of OR 569. River Avenue parallels the south side of the freeway through an industrial area.

Division Avenue constitutes a westbound frontage road for River Road. The Division Avenue turnaround meets River Avenue on the south side of OR 569. River Avenue parallels the south side of the freeway through an industrial area.

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The diamond interchange at Exit 8 joins OR 569 with River Road. River Road is an arterial route between west Eugene and the north suburb of Santa Clara.

The diamond interchange at Exit 8 joins OR 569 with River Road. River Road is an arterial route between west Eugene and the north suburb of Santa Clara.

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River Road heads 2.4 miles southeast to the junctions with Northwest Expressway and Roosevelt Boulevard. Chambers Street continues the road south to OR 99 (7th/6th Avenues). River Road continues 8.5 miles north of OR 569 to Junction City.

River Road heads 2.4 miles southeast to the junctions with Northwest Expressway and Roosevelt Boulevard. Chambers Street continues the road south to OR 99 (7th/6th Avenues). River Road continues 8.5 miles north of OR 569 to Junction City.

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OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) advances into the Santa Clara neighborhood of Eugene on the ensuing stretch west from Division Avenue.

OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) advances into the Santa Clara neighborhood of Eugene on the ensuing stretch west from Division Avenue.

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Northwest Expressway converges with OR 569 at the succeeding exit westbound. The controlled access arterial parallels the Amtrak line alongside a residential area from River Road 4.5 miles north to Prairie Road and Irvington Drive.

Northwest Expressway converges with OR 569 at the succeeding exit westbound. The controlled access arterial parallels the Amtrak line alongside a residential area from River Road 4.5 miles north to Prairie Road and Irvington Drive.

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OR 569 enters the folded diamond interchange with Northwest Expressway at Exit 7. Northwest Expressway lines the western limits of River Road neighborhood southeast to Chambers Street.

OR 569 enters the folded diamond interchange with Northwest Expressway at Exit 7. Northwest Expressway lines the western limits of River Road neighborhood southeast to Chambers Street.

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Belt Line Highway spans Northwest Expressway and Amtrak ahead of the half diamond interchange (Exit 7A) with Prairie Road. Prairie Road is a 9.5 mile long companion to OR 99 (Pacific Highway) between Eugene and Junction City. The highway passes through industrial areas associated with the adjacent Southeen Pacofic Railroad.

Belt Line Highway spans Northwest Expressway and Amtrak ahead of the half diamond interchange (Exit 7A) with Prairie Road. Prairie Road is a 9.5 mile long companion to OR 99 (Pacific Highway) between Eugene and Junction City. The highway passes through industrial areas associated with the adjacent Southeen Pacofic Railroad.

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Belt Line Highway turns southward ahead of the OR 99 (Pacific Highway) and Southern Pacific Railroad line over crossing. The former U.S. 99 is the main route between Eugene and Corvalis, 34 miles to the northwest.

Belt Line Highway turns southward ahead of the OR 99 (Pacific Highway) and Southern Pacific Railroad line over crossing. The former U.S. 99 is the main route between Eugene and Corvalis, 34 miles to the northwest.

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OR 99 (Pacific Highway) runs 1.3 miles north from the folded diamond interchange (Exit 6) with OR 569 to Airport Road and 8.6 miles to 1st Avenue within Junction City. Airport Road west leads to Eugene Airport.

OR 99 (Pacific Highway) runs 1.3 miles north from the folded diamond interchange (Exit 6) with OR 569 to Airport Road and 8.6 miles to 1st Avenue within Junction City. Airport Road west leads to Eugene Airport.

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The entrance ramp from OR 99 adds an auxiliary lane on OR 569 westbound for Exit 5 to Barger Drive. The forthcoming diamond interchange is the last exit along Randy Papé Beltline.

The entrance ramp from OR 99 adds an auxiliary lane on OR 569 westbound for Exit 5 to Barger Drive. The forthcoming diamond interchange is the last exit along Randy Papé Beltline.

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Barger Drive serves commercial and residential areas between the OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) east to OR 99 and residential areas west to Green Hill Road.

Barger Drive serves commercial and residential areas between the OR 569 (Randy Papé Beltline) east to OR 99 and residential areas west to Green Hill Road.

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The four lane freeway continues another mile south to the Royal Avenue under crossing and signalized intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard.

The four lane freeway continues another mile south to the Royal Avenue under crossing and signalized intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard.

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OR 569 south on the quarter mile approach to Roosevelt Boulevard.

OR 569 south on the quarter mile approach to Roosevelt Boulevard.

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The planned route of West Eugene Parkway would have paralleled Roosevelt Boulevard 0.6 miles to the south and included an interchange with Randy Papé Beltline. The parkway was dropped by ODOT in 2006 after fierce pushback from extreme environmentalists.

The planned route of West Eugene Parkway would have paralleled Roosevelt Boulevard 0.6 miles to the south and included an interchange with Randy Papé Beltline. The parkway was dropped by ODOT in 2006 after fierce pushback from extreme environmentalists.

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OR 569 downgrades into a two lane expressway south of the signalized intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard, crossing over Union Pacific rail lines en route to OR 126 (W 11th Avenue).

OR 569 downgrades into a two lane expressway south of the signalized intersection with Roosevelt Boulevard, crossing over Union Pacific rail lines en route to OR 126 (W 11th Avenue).

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W 11th Avenue joins OR 569 with Downtown Eugene in 0.50 mile.

W 11th Avenue joins OR 569 with Downtown Eugene in 0.50 mile.

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OR 126 (W 11th Avenue) connects the Eugene-Springfield metro area with the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountain range ahead.

OR 126 (W 11th Avenue) connects the Eugene-Springfield metro area with the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountain range ahead.

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OR 569 (Belt Line Highway) concludes at OR 126 in western Eugene with an end sign.

OR 569 (Belt Line Highway) concludes at OR 126 in western Eugene with an end sign.

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References:

Wiley, Mike. (n.d.) Interstate 105. www.ylekot.com/orehwys/i-105.html

Wiley, Mike. (n.d.) Oregon Primary Highways. www.ylekot.com/orehwys/highways_primary.html

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Interstate 5Interstate 5
Oregon State Route 99Route 99 and Historic U.S. 99
Oregon State Route 126Route 126 - Eugene and Springfield
Oregon Route 132Route 132 - Delta Highway

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