For More Information Contact:
Heidi Hiaasen, ODOT Project Communications, 541-388-6178
Julianne Repman, ODOT Public Information, 541-388-6224
Central Oregon Road Construction
UPDATE: Week of April 3rd
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is continuing to invest in Oregon’s future with roadway improvement projects throughout Oregon’s central region (ODOT Region 4). ODOT is committed to providing safe, efficient transportations systems. The following projects reflect ODOT’s commitment to make improvements as traffic numbers rise and to make the roadways safer and more efficient for drivers:
ALL WORK IS DEPENDENT UPON WEATHER
CROOK COUNTY
OR 126 (Ochoco Highway), MP 17.9, Prineville
Crews will start to replace the Crooked River Bridge this week by performing prep work in the area, including clearing and grubbing. No delays.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
OR 126 (McKenzie Highway), MP 111, Redmond
Highland Avenue is one way eastbound and Glacier Avenue is one way westbound. Ninth Street is one way northbound and 11th Street is one way southbound, between Highland and Forest avenues.
Crews are working along the north side of Highland Avenue, installing conduit and preparing the base rock. Crews from Cascade Natural Gas are working to install and new gas line along the south side of Highland Avenue. Traffic on Highland Ave. will be in a single lane between to two work areas.
Ninth Street at Highland Avenue will be closed during the day from Tuesday, April 4 to Friday, April 7. Northbound traffic will be detoured to Eighth Street.
Crews will pave the pedestrian tunnel path and the city’s new parking lot in the Dry Canyon, weather permitting.
Sidewalks along the north and south side of Highland Avenue are closed during construction. Pedestrians are asked to find alternative routes through the area.
Intermittent closes of streets and alleys between Ninth and Fifth streets may take place. Local business access will be maintained.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 113.9, north of Terrebonne
Crews are preparing for paving operations in early May. No delays.
Wimp Way at US 97 in Terrebonne is temporarily closed to through traffic to facilitate replacement of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad Bridge and to ensure motorist safety during construction at this intersection.
This bridge is located about one mile north of Terrebonne on US 97 at milepost 113.9. During the first phase of construction, crews will construct a new, two-lane bridge with 10-foot shoulders to the west of the existing bridge.
US 97 (The Dalles—California Highway), MP 120, Redmond
Crews will be working at the intersection of US 97 and Maple Avenue in Redmond to replace the city’s water and sewer lines. Work will take place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4. Motorists should expect lane restrictions and minor delays.
Negus Way, Redmond
Bridge work continues at Negus Way, from North Canal Boulevard to the east side of the railroad tracks. Crews are constructing retaining walls and bridge supports.
Negus Way is closed between North Canal Boulevard and NE 5th St.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes around the closure area, including the usage of the newly completed NE Ninth Street extension location between Negus Avenue and Hemlock Avenue.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 152-154, at South Century Drive, near Sunriver
Crews may be blasting in the area from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday-Friday Motorists can expect delays up to 10 minutes during this time.
Crews will also perform clearing, grubbing and earthwork activities during the week, with no expected delays to traffic.
Maintenance crews will work on guardrails in the area on Thursday, April 6. Traffic will be reduced to one lane northbound and one lane southbound. Motorists are asked to follow the posted speed and drive with caution.
A full diamond interchange will be built to improve safety and operations at the existing intersection and to accommodate an increase in projected traffic. The interchange will consist of two-lane bridges for both north- and southbound traffic on US 97. South Century Drive will go under the two bridges, which are separated by a 120-foot vegetative median.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 92 and US 26 (Warm Springs Highway), MP 116, Madras
This project is complete.
The US 97/US 26 Willow Creek Bridge - Depot Road Project reconfigured and signalized the intersection of US 97 and US 26 near the north city limits of Madras. This project provides safety and enhancement improvements in the City of Madras on US 26 / US 97 from the existing Willow Creek Bridges (MP 92.12) to the intersection of N.E. Plum Street (MP 91.84) and pavement improvements on U.S. 26 between N.E. Plum Street and N.E. Depot Street (MP 116.80).
US 26 (Warm Springs Highway), MP 116.36 – 116.80, West of Madras
Wildish Standard Paving Company is working to replace the existing, three lane Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Road Bridge, west of Madras, with a new, wider, three-lane Bridge.
Road crews are scheduled to pave the new bridge shoulders on Monday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather dependent, with no delays expected. Motorists are asked to be cautious of workers in the area.
Traffic is scheduled to be switched to the new northbound structure between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. on either Wednesday, April 5 or Thursday, April 6. Flaggers will control the traffic switch. Final paving is scheduled for early May.
Construction activities will take place in the area Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with intermittent night and weekend work possible. Motorists can expect delays of less than 15 minutes when traveling through this work zone. This project is expected to be complete in early 2006.
KLAMATH COUNTY
Tingley Lane (Midland Highway), MP 1.34, Klamath Falls
The Tingley Lane Bridge over the Lost River diversion canal is now open to one lane, controlled by stop signs. Yield to oncoming traffic and be aware of loose gravel. The contractor for the Oregon Department of Transportation will replace the current aging, wood structure with a concrete bridge.
The bridge was closed in summer 2004 after damage was discovered in the bridge deck. It was opened later that year, but restricted to one lane, with a stop sign at each end. The new structure will be a two-span concrete slap bridge, 36 feet wide and 125 feet long. It will be able to handle modern-day loads and truck traffic.
OR 66 (Greensprings Highway) MP 43.48-44.08, west of Klamath Falls
Crews are working on the Spencer Bridge over the Klamath River. No delays anticipated.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 241, Spring Creek Hill
This project is in winter shutdown. Equipment may be in the area.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 243.9, Spring Creek Bridge
Bridge work has restarted. Expect minor delays.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 258 to MP 262
Crews are bringing equipment and materials to the area. Minor delays possible
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 263.1, Barkley Springs Bridge
Bridge work has restarted. Expect minor delays.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 265.6, Algoma Bridge
Bridge work continues. Expect minor delays.
Algoma Road is still closed.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 274.73, Klamath Falls
Traffic has been switched to the new bridge structure over California Avenue. Crews continue to work on sidewalks in the area.
California Avenue has been reopened to traffic between North First and Conger Street. Intermittent closures may be possible.
US 97 (Dalles - California Highway), MP 275.8, Klamath Falls
Crews from Hamilton Construction Company are performing cleanup work at the US 97 Bridge over Greensprings Drive. One lane of traffic is opened in each direction. No delays expected.
OR 39 (Klamath Falls-Malin Highway) at OR 140 (South Klamath Falls Highway) MP 1.58-2.04, Klamath Falls
Crews will be installing pipe and doing ditch work. Flaggers may control motorists’ movements at times. Minor delays possible.
OR 140 (Lake of the Woods Highway), MP 50.81 to MP 57.06, at Doak Mountain, west of Klamath Falls
Work has been stopped for the winter. No delays expected.
LAKE COUNTY
OR 31 (Fremont Highway) MP 46.6-46.9, one mile west of Silver Lake
Work has started to replace the narrow, wood bridge with a new concrete structure. During the week, crews will remove debris piles. Intermittent westbound lane closures may be required to remove piles. Flaggers will control motorist movements. Expect minor delays.
OR 140 (Warner Highway) MP 17.39 – 18.50, US 395 (Freemont Highway) MP 128.57 – 142.64
This project is in winter shutdown. No delays.
This modernization project will realign and reconstruct Highway 140 to eliminate four curves, install safety features and replace the Parsnip Creek Bridge (MP 18.2) with a box culvert on the Warner Highway. Along, US 395, contractor crews will add two to three inches of new pavement on the Freemont Highway, north of Lakeview. This paving project will improve the aging highway surface in the area and includes upgrades to guardrail and constructing new mailbox turnouts. The project is anticipated to be finished in summer 2006.
For local and statewide construction information visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1.
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