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At Periwinkle crossing, rail bridge replaced

Written September 29th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

As scheduled, a contractor’s crew replaced the Periwinkle Creek crossing on the Union Pacific Railroad’s mainline in Albany on Sunday.


Debris cleared; look at railroad bridge now

Written May 16th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Now that the job of clearing a big pile of river debris is complete, let’s take one more look at the Albany railroad bridge where the work was done.


Watching crew demolish that big logjam

Written May 14th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Workers for Advanced American Construction on Wednesday made progress in dismantling the big logjam under the Albany railroad bridge.


Logjam under RR bridge being removed

Written May 13th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

For years the Willamette River logjam on the Albany railroad bridge had grown every winter.  On Tuesday it was being dismantled.


Did logjam vanish? No, alas, as you can see

Written April 18th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

On Friday morning, a faithful reader asked a question in the comments on this site. I gave a quick answer but then got on the bike to make sure my answer was right.


That log jam: How long will it last?

Written February 9th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The growing log jam under the railroad bridge across the Willamette River in Albany is slightly mysterious in at least a couple of ways.


Highlight on the Clark Path: Osprey in their nest

Written July 30th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

If you want entertainment on Albany’s Dave Clark Riverfront Path (as if walking or biking were not entertaining enough), check out the osprey nest on the railroad bridge.


 
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