| Exit 64: East Hood River Interchange Study |
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| Project History |
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 Over the past ten years, the need for improvements at the East Hood River interchange has been well-documented. The Oregon Highway (OR) 35 Corridor Strategy and the Hood River Transportation System Plan both call for improvements at this interchange. The SR-35 Columbia River Crossing Study, conducted in response to local business and resident concerns about the safety and service life of the existing Hood River Bridge, recommended a set of short-term improvements. These studies identified the need to respond to agency and public concerns regarding traffic safety and congestion at the interchange.
The Exit 64 East Hood River Interchange Study was conducted to identify the specific issues needing resolution, develop and evaluate alternative design solutions, and recommend one design solution to carry forward into implementation.
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| Project Summary and Status |
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The Exit 64 – East Hood River Interchange Study has recommended a new diamond interchange at this location with better spacing between the westbound ramps and the Marina Way intersection to the north. It calls for a wider roadway underneath the freeway to accommodate projected increases in traffic and left-turn movements. The wider roadway will require a longer I-84 bridge. The existing span support piers block sight distance for traffic exiting the freeway and turning onto the OR 35 Spur/Hood River-White Salmon Bridge access road.
This project does not include improvements to Button Junction, where the HCRH intersects with OR 35. Traffic delays at this location are a local priority for improvement. The Exit 64 – East Hood River Interchange Study makes two recommendations for improvements at this location – a round-about and signalization. Both of these potential improvements require further analysis.
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| Study Documents |
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Read the Executive Summary of the Exit 64 East Hood River Interchange Report
Read the Exit 64 East Hood River Interchange Report
View an aerial photo of the existing interchange
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| ODOT Staff Contact |
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Inquiries about the study can be directed to:
Kristen Stallman, ODOT Scenic Area Coordinator
Phone: (503) 731-4957
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