For More Information: Julianne Repman, ODOT Public Information, 541-388-6224
Olex Highway Improvement Project Complete
Community invited to attend celebration
The Oregon Department of Transportation and the Gilliam County Court invite the public to celebrate the completion of the Olex Highway Improvement Project and tour the project area on Wednesday, November 9.
The day’s events will kick off with an 11:30 a.m. no-host lunch at the Condon Hotel in Condon. Judge Laura Pryor and local dignitaries will welcome guests and speak briefly about the project highlights.
Attendees will reconvene at the residence of Commissioner Frank Bettencourt in Olex at 1:30 p.m. for coffee, cookies and tours of the project area. Commissioner Bettencourt’s home is located at 66174 Upper Rock Creek Lane in Olex.
Community members are encouraged to attend any of the day’s events. RSVP may be made be made by calling 541.388.6224.
About the Olex Highway Improvement Project
The Olex Highway Improvement Project included the replacement of an 82-year-old bridge, the straightening of a hairpin curve and widening of Oregon Highway 19 (John Day Highway) between mile point 15.35 and 17.20 in Olex.
The improvements to the highway in this area will increase the trucking industry’s ability to transport goods and services to Gilliam County and the community of Condon from the I-84 corridor.
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