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| Feb. 4 - 11, 2012 |
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Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Iowa Street Viaduct Replacement: A contractor is working to replace a viaduct on I-5 that crosses a ravine at SW Iowa Street (milepost 298) just north of Terwilliger Boulevard (exit 297) and just south of Corbett Avenue (exit 298). The project includes building a temporary detour bridge on the west side of I-5. The hiking trail that crosses under I-5 connecting Terwilliger Boulevard to Corbett Street remains closed during this project.
During the week of Monday, Feb. 6, through Friday, Feb. 10, the contractor will work on the east side of the freeway building retaining walls, starting work on the new bridge, working on electrical systems and widening shoulders.
This work requires daytime shoulder closures in both directions on I-5 in the project area. Motorists should expect trucks entering and exiting the northbound lanes of I-5 from the worksite between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The speed limit on I-5 is reduced to 50 mph in the work area. This speed reduction is in effect 24 hours a day and will remain in place for the duration of the project. Please be alert to enhanced police traffic patrols in the work area.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/iowaviaduct/
Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Holladay Street to Marquam Bridge: Work is under way on a project to install variable speed limit signs on I-5 and I-405 in the Portland area and to perform concrete repairs and bridge deck work on I-5 between Holladay Street in the Rose Quarter and the north end of the Marquam Bridge. Most of the bridge and concrete repair work on I-5 will take place in 2012.
The contractor will perform nighttime sign work next week on Wednesday Feb. 9 and Thursday Feb. 10 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., crews will close the right lane along the ramps from I-84 westbound to I-5 southbound and the ramp from I-405 southbound to I-5 northbound.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I5Holladay/index.shtml
Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) at Interstate 205 (Veterans Memorial Highway): Work continues on a project to add an exit-only lane on I-5 northbound between SW Elligsen Road in Wilsonville and Interstate 205 northbound. Work includes widening the shoulders on I-5, removing noxious weeds, improving landscaping, replacing signs and protecting wetlands. Work requiring lane closures will take place at night when traffic volumes on I-5 are lower.
During the daytime, the contractor will install lighting along the northbound lanes of I-5 from
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Intermittent right lane closures will occur during daytime hours on northbound
I-5 from the Elligsen Road on-ramp (exit 286) to I-205 northbound off-ramp (exit 288).
Drivers need to slow down in the project area and watch for trucks entering and exiting the work zone.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I5-I205/index.shtml
Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Wilsonville Road Interchange Project: Work is under way on a project to improve safety on Wilsonville Road and the on- and off-ramps from I-5. The contractor will expand Wilsonville Road from six to eight lanes near the I-5 interchange, improve the I-5 on- and off-ramps, landscaping and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Daytime work will include crews working alongside the Wilsonville Road on-ramps. Work will not affect traffic this week.
For more information: www.i5wilsonvilleroad.org/
Interstate 84 (Columbia River Highway) Troutdale Interchange Project: Construction is wrapping up on a project to improve the I-84 Troutdale interchange. Work includes widening the I-84 eastbound exit 17 off-ramp, adding a lane to the North and South Frontage Roads and improving the intersection of I-84 westbound and Graham Road.
Daytime clean up work may continue with no impact on traffic.
Crews will close the right shoulder from the I-84 eastbound off-ramp and along NW Frontage Road to replace striping. Work is weather dependent.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/troutdaleexit17/
Interstate 84 (Columbia River Highway) - Columbia Gorge Bridge Projects:
Project summary: Replace two bridges on Interstate 84 over the Sandy River at milepost 17.7. Repair two bridges over Jordan Road east of the Sandy River at I-84 exit 18.
* I-84 over the Sandy River (milepost 18): Eastbound lanes have shifted to a temporary alignment. Watch for speed limit reduced to 50 mph in both directions. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
* I-84 over Jordan Road east of the Sandy River (exit 18): Eastbound lanes have shifted to a temporary alignment. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway. Watch for speed limit reduced to 50 mph in both directions. Watch for slow and merging traffic. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
* Jordan Road at I-84: Expect alternating one-way traffic controlled by temporary signals. Vertical clearance is 14 feet, 9 inches. Please obey parking restrictions and drive carefully through the work zone.
* Sandy River users (at I-84): Expect work crews near and in the waterway and construction activities on the temporary bridges. Approach the work area with caution. Stay clear of construction activities. Please obey instructions from flaggers.
Project summary: Replace one bridge on Interstate 84 and improve cross roads at the Oregon 35 intersection in Hood River.
* I-84 at milepost 64 (Hood River): This project is complete with the exception of weather-dependent permanent striping scheduled for the spring of 2012.
* Oregon 35 (Button Bridge Road) at I-84: New traffic patterns are in effect. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/ColumbiaGorge/
U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway) Modernization Project: Cornell Road to 185th Avenue: A contractor is widening U.S. 26 between Cornell Road and 185th Avenue. Once complete, there will be three lanes in each direction in this section of highway along with median cable barrier, widened shoulders, and new pavement and striping. Work is scheduled to be complete in fall 2012.
Drivers should be aware of nighttime lane closures next week on U.S. 26 westbound.
The contractor opened the new lanes on U.S. 26 between SW 185th and Cornell Road in both directions in fall 2011.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/US26_Mod/index.shtml
U.S. 30 (Lower Columbia River Highway) Eilertsen Creek Bridge Construction: A contractor is working to replace a culvert on U.S. 30 near Woodson Road, five miles west from Clatskanie. Replacing the culvert with a bridge will allow the water from Eilertsen Creek to flow freely, reducing the chances of debris flows.
Work on this project will resume in the spring.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/US30_Eilertsen/index.shtml
Oregon Highway 8 (Tualatin-Valley Highway) at SW 178th Avenue Safety Project: Work continues on a safety project to install a traffic signal and new crosswalk at the intersection of TV Highway and SW 178th Avenue.
The contractor will perform electrical and sidewalk work next week. Crews will perform nighttime work Monday Feb. 6, Tuesday Feb. 7 and Wednesday Feb. 8 next week from 7:30p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Single lane closures will occur in both directions of OR 8. Flaggers will perform intermittent traffic stops in both directions lasting less then 10 minutes each.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/TV_178/
Oregon Highway 35 (Mt. Hood Highway) White River Bridge: Work continues on a project on Oregon Highway 35 to reconstruct the highway and build a new bridge over the White River (milepost 61 – 62) and the Clark Newton (milepost 65 – 68). This area has experienced significant debris flow in past winters damaging the highway and bridge.
Work on this project will resume in spring 2012.
For more information: www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/projects/or/highway-35
Oregon Highway 43 Oregon City - West Linn Arch (Willamette River) Bridge Rehabilitation Project: A contractor is working on a project to rehabilitate the Arch Bridge. Work includes replacing the protective coating, replacing or repairing the steel support beams, replacing bridge railings and lighting and resurfacing the bridge deck.
The Arch Bridge is closed to all traffic for two years during construction. Motorists can use the Interstate 205 Abernethy (Willamette River) Bridge during the closure.
Work will continue on the Oregon City approach to the bridge. The contractor will continue to perform sidewalk demolition on the Arch Bridge this week. During the evening crews will close the right lane on OR 99E in both directions from Main Street to 10th Street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. Nighttime closures on OR 99E will continue for the next two weeks through the morning of Feb. 18.
During the day, work will continue on the bridge from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information: www.archrehab.com/
Oregon Highway 202 (Nehalem Highway) Banzer Bridge Replacement Project: A contractor is working on a project to replace the Banzer Bridge over the Nehalem River, located on Highway 202 between Mist and Birkenfeld. Motorists should expect up to 20-minute delays in the project area.
During the week, the contractor will continue concrete work on the bridge and building the new roadway. Traffic is now using the new side of the bridge. Temporary traffic signals and flaggers will control single lane traffic through the project area along the new roadway alignment 24 hours a day.
Expect delays of up to 20 minutes during the daytime and drive through the area with caution.
For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/banzer/index.shtml
Oregon Highway 213 (Cascade Highway South) Milk Creek Bridge Replacement: A contractor is working on a project to replace the Milk Creek Bridge and widen Highway 213 between the Milk Creek Bridge and Passmore Road to accommodate a continuous left turn lane, wider shoulders, curbs and sidewalks. Additionally, the work will include improving sight distance at the intersections of Highway 213 at Graves Road and Mulino Road. Daytime lane closures on Highway 213 will take place Monday through Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Weekend lane closures are prohibited between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
The contractor is performing sidewalk repair and various other tasks along OR 213 with no impact on traffic.
Motorists should watch for trucks leaving and entering the highway at the north and south ends of the bridge from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Access to Milk Creek Road at the intersection with the bridge remains closed. Motorists can access Highway 213 from the south end of Milk Creek Road.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/hwy213_mulino/
Oregon Highway 213 (Cascade Highway South) I-205 to Redland Road Overcrossing (Jughandle) Project: Construction is underway on a project to build a new bridge and widen Highway 213 between I-205 and Redland Road. Improvements include improving signals and ramps at I-205.
There will be daytime work on Highway 213 adjacent to northbound and southbound travel lanes between Redland Road and the I-205 Bridge. Work will be behind concrete barriers and guardrails with no travel lane closures expected. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the construction work zone.
In addition, there will be daytime work adjacent to and on Washington Street, with travel lane closures expected. Flaggers will direct traffic.
There will be daytime work adjacent to and on Clackamas River drive, with no travel lane closures expected. There will be daytime work adjacent to Redland Road, with no travel lane closures expected. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the construction work zone.
Note: The City’s contractor has announced that the construction team expects to reach a major milestone in late March: installation of the new Highway 213 bridge. The bridge is a key part of the design to improve safety and the flow of traffic on the congested stretch of highway near the I-205 interchange. To allow the contractor to install the bridge safely and quickly, ODOT will temporarily close all travel lanes on Highway 213 between the northbound I-205 on/off ramps and the Washington Street/Clackamas River Drive intersection. The full closure is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012 and end by 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. A signed detour route will be in effect. Use of a rapid bridge construction process enables the contractor to keep all Highway 213 travel lanes open in the daytime during all but four days of the nearly two-year construction project.
For more information: www.jughandleproject.com
Oregon Highway 217 Modernization Project: TV Highway to Sunset Highway: A contractor is working on a project to add a third through-lane to Highway 217 northbound between Oregon Highway 8 (Tualatin-Valley Highway) and U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway). This project also includes building retaining walls and improving drainage on the highway, lengthening the Wilshire Street overpass, and paving and striping the project area and the Highway 217/U.S. 26 interchange ramps. Lane closures on Highway 217 will only take place between 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The contractor will continue clean up work with no impact on traffic.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/hwy217/
Historic Columbia River Highway: John B Yeon State to Moffett Creek Project: A contractor has started construction on a new 1.6 mile section of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trails between John B. Yeon State Park and Moffett Creek. The project will be completed in early fall of 2013.
The contractor will begin this project this week during the day Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will close the on-ramp to I-84 eastbound from the John B. Yeon trailhead. Drivers will follow a signed a detour to the Ainsworth on-ramp to I-84 eastbound.
Additionally, crews will close the right lane of I-84 eastbound from McCord Creek to Moffett Creek (milepost 37.5 to 38.5).
For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/HCRH/Yeon_Moffett/index.shtml
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| Jan. 28 - Feb. 4, 2012 |
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Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Iowa Street Viaduct Replacement: A contractor is working to replace a viaduct on I-5 that crosses a ravine at SW Iowa Street (milepost 298) just north of Terwilliger Boulevard (exit 297) and just south of Corbett Avenue (exit 298). The project includes building a temporary detour bridge on the west side of I-5. The hiking trail that crosses under I-5 connecting Terwilliger Boulevard to Corbett Street remains closed during this project.
During the week of Monday, Jan. 30, through Friday, Feb. 2, the contractor will work on the east side of the freeway building retaining walls, starting work on the new bridge, working on electrical systems and widening shoulders.
This work requires daytime shoulder closures in both directions on I-5 in the project area. Motorists should expect trucks entering and exiting the northbound lanes of I-5 from the worksite between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The contractor will transport drilling equipment on I-5 northbound Tuesday night requiring crews to close the northbound right lanes on I-5 from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The speed limit on I-5 is reduced to 50 mph in the work area. This speed reduction is in effect 24 hours a day and will remain in place for the duration of the project. Please be alert to enhanced police traffic patrols in the work area.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/iowaviaduct/
Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Holladay Street to Marquam Bridge: Work is under way on a project to install variable speed limit signs on I-5 and I-405 in the Portland area and to perform concrete repairs and bridge deck work on I-5 between Holladay Street in the Rose Quarter and the north end of the Marquam Bridge. Most of the bridge and concrete repair work on I-5 will take place in 2012.
Work will not affect traffic this week.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I5Holladay/index.shtml
Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) at Interstate 205 (Veterans Memorial Highway): Work continues on a project to add an exit-only lane on I-5 northbound between SW Elligsen Road in Wilsonville and Interstate 205 northbound. Work includes widening the shoulders on I-5, removing noxious weeds, improving landscaping, replacing signs and protecting wetlands. Work requiring lane closures will take place at night when traffic volumes on I-5 are lower.
During the daytime, the contractor will install lighting along the northbound lanes of I-5 from
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Intermittent right lane closures will occur during daytime hours on northbound
I-5 from the Elligsen Road on-ramp (exit 286) to I-205 northbound off-ramp (exit 288).
Drivers need to slow down in the project area and watch for trucks entering and exiting the work zone.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/I5-I205/index.shtml
Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway) Wilsonville Road Interchange Project: Work is under way on a project to improve safety on Wilsonville Road and the on- and off-ramps from I-5. The contractor will expand Wilsonville Road from six to eight lanes near the I-5 interchange, improve the I-5 on- and off-ramps, landscaping and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
The contractor will work alongside the Wilsonville Road on-ramps. Work will not affect traffic this week.
For more information: www.i5wilsonvilleroad.org/
Interstate 84 (Columbia River Highway) Troutdale Interchange Project: Construction is wrapping up on a project to improve the I-84 Troutdale interchange. Work includes widening the I-84 eastbound exit 17 off-ramp, adding a lane to the North and South Frontage Roads and improving the intersection of I-84 westbound and Graham Road.
The contractor will perform cleanup work and will not affect traffic.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/troutdaleexit17/
Interstate 84 (Columbia River Highway) - Columbia Gorge Bridge Projects:
Project summary: Replace two bridges on Interstate 84 over the Sandy River at milepost 17.7. Repair two bridges over Jordan Road east of the Sandy River at I-84 exit 18.
* I-84 over the Sandy River (milepost 18): Eastbound lanes have shifted to a temporary alignment. Watch for speed limit reduced to 50 mph in both directions. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
* I-84 over Jordan Road east of the Sandy River (exit 18): Eastbound lanes have shifted to a temporary alignment. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway. Watch for speed limit reduced to 50 mph in both directions. Watch for slow and merging traffic. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
* Jordan Road at I-84: Expect alternating one-way traffic controlled by temporary signals. Vertical clearance is 14 feet, 9 inches. Please obey parking restrictions and drive carefully through the work zone.
* Sandy River users (at I-84): Expect work crews near and in the waterway and construction activities on the temporary bridges. Approach the work area with caution. Stay clear of construction activities. Please obey instructions from flaggers.
Project summary: Replace one bridge on Interstate 84 and improve cross roads at the Oregon 35 intersection in Hood River.
* I-84 at milepost 64 (Hood River): This project is complete with the exception of weather-dependent permanent striping scheduled for the spring of 2012.
* Oregon 35 (Button Bridge Road) at I-84: New traffic patterns are in effect. Watch for roadside work crews and equipment.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/ColumbiaGorge/
U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway) Modernization Project: Cornell Road to 185th Avenue: A contractor is widening U.S. 26 between Cornell Road and 185th Avenue. Once complete, there will be three lanes in each direction in this section of highway along with median cable barrier, widened shoulders, and new pavement and striping. Work is scheduled to be complete in fall 2012.
Drivers should be aware of nighttime lane closures next week on U.S. 26 westbound.
The contractor opened the new lanes on U.S. 26 between SW 185th and Cornell Road in both directions in fall 2011.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/US26_Mod/index.shtml
U.S. 30 (Lower Columbia River Highway) Eilertsen Creek Bridge Construction: A contractor is working to replace a culvert on U.S. 30 near Woodson Road, five miles west from Clatskanie. Replacing the culvert with a bridge will allow the water from Eilertsen Creek to flow freely, reducing the chances of debris flows.
Work on this project will resume in the spring.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/US30_Eilertsen/index.shtml
Oregon Highway 8 (Tualatin-Valley Highway) at SW 178th Avenue Safety Project: Work continues on a safety project to install a traffic signal and new crosswalk at the intersection of TV Highway and SW 178th Avenue.
Drivers should be aware of occasional lane closures on OR 8.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/TV_178/
Oregon Highway 35 (Mt. Hood Highway) White River Bridge: Work continues on a project on Oregon Highway 35 to reconstruct the highway and build a new bridge over the White River (milepost 61 – 62) and the Clark Newton (milepost 65 – 68). This area has experienced significant debris flow in past winters damaging the highway and bridge.
Work on this project will resume in spring 2012.
For more information: www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/projects/or/highway-35
Oregon Highway 43 Oregon City - West Linn Arch (Willamette River) Bridge Rehabilitation Project: A contractor is working on a project to rehabilitate the Arch Bridge. Work includes replacing the protective coating, replacing or repairing the steel support beams, replacing bridge railings and lighting and resurfacing the bridge deck.
The Arch Bridge is closed to all traffic for two years during construction. Motorists can use the Interstate 205 Abernethy (Willamette River) Bridge during the closure.
Work will continue on the Oregon City approach to the bridge. The contractor will continue to perform sidewalk demolition on the Arch Bridge this week. During the evening crews will close the right lane on OR 99E in both directions from Main Street to 10th Street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
During the day, work will continue on the bridge from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with no impact on traffic.
For more information: www.archrehab.com/
Oregon Highway 202 (Nehalem Highway) Banzer Bridge Replacement Project: A contractor is working on a project to replace the Banzer Bridge over the Nehalem River, located on Highway 202 between Mist and Birkenfeld. Motorists should expect up to 20-minute delays in the project area.
During the week, the contractor will continue concrete work on the bridge and building the new roadway. Traffic is now using the new side of the bridge. Temporary traffic signals and flaggers will control single lane traffic through the project area along the new roadway alignment 24 hours a day.
Expect delays of up to 20 minutes during the daytime and drive through the area with caution.
For more information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/banzer/index.shtml
Oregon Highway 213 (Cascade Highway South) Milk Creek Bridge Replacement: A contractor is working on a project to replace the Milk Creek Bridge and widen Highway 213 between the Milk Creek Bridge and Passmore Road to accommodate a continuous left turn lane, wider shoulders, curbs and sidewalks. Additionally, the work will include improving sight distance at the intersections of Highway 213 at Graves Road and Mulino Road. Daytime lane closures on Highway 213 will take place Monday through Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Weekend lane closures are prohibited between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Motorists should watch for trucks leaving and entering the highway at the north and south ends of the bridge from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Access to Milk Creek Road at the intersection with the bridge remains closed. Motorists can access Highway 213 from the south end of Milk Creek Road.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/hwy213_mulino/
Oregon Highway 213 (Cascade Highway South) I-205 to Redland Road Overcrossing (Jughandle) Project: Construction is underway on a project to build a new bridge and widen Highway 213 between I-205 and Redland Road. Improvements include improving signals and ramps at I-205.
Work will take place during the day on OR 213 adjacent to the northbound and southbound travel lanes between Redland Road and the I-205 Bridge. Work will take place behind concrete barriers and guardrails with no impact to traffic. Nighttime work on OR 213 between Redland Road and the I-205 bridge requires lane closures in both directions. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the construction work zone.
In addition, daytime work will take place adjacent to and on Washington Street, with travel lane closures expected. Flaggers will direct traffic. Nighttime work will occur on Washington Street with travel lane closures expected. Traffic control devices will be used to direct traffic.
There will be daytime work adjacent to and on Clackamas River drive, with no travel lane closures expected. There will be daytime work adjacent to Redland Road, with no travel lane closures expected. Motorists should watch for trucks entering and exiting the construction work zone.
Note: The City’s contractor has announced that the construction team expects to reach a major milestone in late March: installation of the new OR 213 bridge. The bridge is a key part of the design to improve safety and the flow of traffic on the congested stretch of highway near the
I-205 interchange. To allow the contractor to install the bridge safely and quickly, ODOT will temporarily close all travel lanes on OR 213 between the northbound I-205 on/off ramps and the Washington Street/Clackamas River Drive intersection. The full closure is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2012 and end by 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. A signed detour route will be in effect. Use of a rapid bridge construction process enables the contractor to keep all OR 213 travel lanes open in the daytime during all but four days of the nearly two-year construction project.
For more information: www.jughandleproject.com
Oregon Highway 217 Modernization Project: TV Highway to Sunset Highway: A contractor is working on a project to add a third through-lane to Highway 217 northbound between Oregon Highway 8 (Tualatin-Valley Highway) and U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway). This project also includes building retaining walls and improving drainage on the highway, lengthening the Wilshire Street overpass, and paving and striping the project area and the Highway 217/U.S. 26 interchange ramps. Lane closures on Highway 217 will only take place between 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The contractor will begin clean up work with no impact on traffic.
For more information: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/hwy217/
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