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Central Oregon Road Construction
UPDATE: Week of April 11th
For More Information Contact:
Heidi Hiaasen, ODOT Project Communications, 541-388-6178
Julianne Repman, ODOT Public Information, 541-388-6224
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:
CROOK COUNTY
US 26 (Ochoco Highway), MP 4.5 – MP 5.83, Near Powell Butte
Contractor crews will be laying base rock for the new roadway at the US 26 Powell Butte Passing Lanes Project this week. Delays of less than ten minutes are anticipated. Motorists are advised to be aware of trucks hauling rock in the construction area.
By late summer, motorists traveling on Oregon 126 between Redmond and Prineville will be able to pass more safely using newly constructed passing lanes. This will be the second set of passing lanes constructed on the highway in as many years.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
OR 126, (McKenzie Highway), MP 111.07 – MP 111.41, Redmond
Contractor crews continue waterline, sewer line and storm drain installation outside the travel lanes of OR 126 (Highland Avenue) this week. This work is not expected to impact highway traffic but may cause intermittent, short-term closures of some city streets at their intersection with Highland Avenue this week.
This City of Redmond waterline and sewer line project has been combined with the ODOT storm drain installation (also a part of the OR 126: Glacier-Highland Couplet project) in the area to reduce delay and impacts to motorists. Hap Taylor and Sons, Inc. are delivering the project that is expected to continue eastbound, toward U.S. 97, in conjunction with OR 126: Glacier-Highland Couplet construction work through November 2006.
OR 126 (McKenzie Highway), MP 111, Redmond
Traffic is now running on new, temporary detour lanes located on the north side of OR 126 (Highland Avenue), between Rimrock Way and 15th Street. This traffic shift allows contractor crews to perform excavation work below the highway at the future pedestrian under crossing site.
Pedestrian tunnel work is expected to continue in this area through May. The new pedestrian tunnel will connect Sam Johnson Park with the future Ray Johnson Park to the south. Contractor crews are working mainly during daytime hours, but motorists should anticipate some limited night paving work during this week.
ODOT crews remind pedestrians that a portion of paved footpath located near the construction area has been removed to facilitate construction activities. Pedestrians are advised to seek alternate routes around the area during this construction closure.
OR 126 (McKenzie Highway), MP 111, Redmond and Glacier Avenue, Redmond
Contractors working for Pacific Power and Light Company are continuing installation of new power poles on the south side of OR 126 (Highland Avenue) between Rimrock Way and 13th Street this week.
Crews are also installing new power poles on the north side of Glacier Avenue between 5th Street and 13th Street this week. This project is anticipated to be completed in late April.
Business 97, MP 19.82-19.86, Bend
Wildish Standard Paving Company crews will reduce traffic on Business 97 to one lane in each direction at the Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) and North Unit Irrigation District Canal (NUID) Bridge Project on Monday, April 11 to allow for final grinding, weather permitting. This lane closure will take place between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Crews anticipate returning to the project area for night paving work during the week of April 18, weather permitting, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
This bridge is located in Bend on Business 97 (Third Street) near the junction of Butler Market Road and Mount Washington Drive.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 113.9, north of Terrebonne
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. The closure of Wimp Way at US 97 is anticipated to remain in place through September. Embankment work and construction of the new bridge is underway in the work zone. Motorists are advised to use the signed detour routes to move around the area.
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. Traffic will remain on the existing bridge during construction. Motorists will be routed to the new bridge in fall 2005. Following this traffic switch, crews will remove the existing bridge.
Crews anticipate working Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with intermittent night and weekend work possible.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 129.77 – 129.68, between Bend & Redmond near Deschutes Market Road
Wildish Standard Paving Company is working to replace the Pilot Butte Canal Bridge, located north of Bend near Deschutes Market Road. Traffic was switched to the new bridge on April 1. Contractor crews are now working to remove the detour structure, with an anticipated finish date in mid-April. The construction speed is 45 miles-per-hour.
US 97 (The Dalles - California Highway), MP 147, south of the Bend Weigh Station
Contractor crews will perform paving operations for the future installation of Green Light pre-clearance, weigh-in-motion scales on US 97, south of the Bend Weigh Station. Crews will reduce northbound traffic to one lane near MP 147 during the week of April 11 to facilitate this work. Work is expected to be completed by May 31.
The Green Light Program allows trucks to avoid stopping at weigh stations by collecting vehicle weight, height, identification number, and other data as they pass weigh-in-motion scales and transponder readers installed on the highway. Transponders inside the trucks transmit the vehicle ID information and then receive a ‘go’ or ‘stop’ signal from the pre-clearance system about a quarter-mile ahead of the weigh station. In most cases, the driver will get a green light, indicating they do not need to stop. A red light tells the driver to pull into the scale for a formal weigh-in.
Motorists are advised to slow down and be aware of construction personnel when traveling through this area.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 153, south of the Sunriver/South Century Drive intersection
Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crews will remove 16 trees adjacent to US 97, south of the Sunriver/South Century Drive intersection, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, April 11 to Friday, April 15. Crews will intermittently close travel lanes on US 97, near pile point 153, during the tree falling operation. Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes when traveling through this work zone.
Crews are removing the trees as part of a safety improvement project. Once the trees are removed, crews plan to remove guardrail in the area and widen the highway shoulders.
Motorists are advised to use caution, look for flaggers, reduce speeds and be aware of workers when traveling through the work zone.
Evergreen Avenue between SW 3rd Street and Railroad Avenue, Redmond
Evergreen Avenue, between SW 3rd Street and Railroad Avenue, is temporarily closed to through traffic as crews work to build new roadway, curbs and sidewalks over the recently piped Central Oregon Irrigation District canal below. The road will be paved this week, weather permitting.
Local business and residential traffic will continue to have access during construction. Construction is expected to be completed this week. Motorists are advised to use the signed detour routes to move around the area.
J W Fowler Construction crews have completed piping of a section of Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) canal in the area, removed the Evergreen Avenue Bridge, and are now working to reconstruct the street in the construction area. Crews are working in the area during daylight hours. Some weekend and evening work may be possible. Travelers are encouraged to slow down and use caution when approaching this intersection.
Juniper Avenue between US97 and SW 7th Street, Redmond
Juniper Avenue, between US 97 and SW 7th Street, is temporarily closed to all traffic to facilitate construction work taking place in the area. Contractor crews will finish installing curbs and sidewalks this week. The road with be paved this week, weather permitting. Contractors anticipate re-opening Juniper Avenue to through traffic this week.
Motorists traveling southbound on US 97 are encouraged to seek alternate access to the Fred Meyer shopping center during this closure period.
SW Canal Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond
SW Canal Boulevard, between Highland Avenue and Evergreen Avenue, is temporarily closed to through traffic to facilitate canal piping work taking place in the area. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to businesses located in this area. Contractors anticipate re-opening this stretch of roadway this week.
2nd Street, Redmond
JAL construction crews are working to build a bridge over the Central Oregon Irrigation District Main Canal, north of Maple Avenue, on 2nd Street this week. This bridgework is expected to be complete in mid-April and is not expected to impact traffic.
This bridgework is part of a project to relocate 2nd Street to the north to facilitate construction of the new Maple-Negus Bridge. The Maple-Negus Bridge will span the future US 97: Redmond Reroute, the railroad and Canal Boulevard. ODOT’s construction of the Maple-Negus Bridge will connect up to the City’s Dry Canyon Bridge creating a new, efficient east-west arterial for the community.
7th Street, Redmond
Crews have begun preparing for road constructing along the road extension between the existing 7th Street cul-de-sac and Quince Avenue. Construction activity is not expected to impact traffic.
Crews will extend 7th Street by 885 feet to connect Spruce Avenue with Quince Avenue in Redmond. 7th Street is being extended to increase mobility in the area once the Redmond Reroute is complete.
9th Street, Redmond
JAL construction crews have completed piping of the Central Oregon Irrigation District’s “E” lateral canal at 9th Street in Redmond. Crews have begun preparing the area for construction of the roadway. Work is not expected to impact traffic.
JAL Construction crews will begin work to extend 9th Street from Hemlock Avenue north to Negus Avenue. The extension of 9th Street will give motorists alternative accesses during construction of the Maple-Negus Bridge. The Maple-Negus Bridge will span the future US 97: Redmond Reroute, the railroad and Canal Boulevard. ODOT’s construction of the Maple-Negus Bridge will connect up to the City’s Dry Canyon Bridge creating a new, efficient east-west arterial for the community. The 9th Street extension project is expected to be completed this summer.
12th Street to 15th Street between Glacier Avenue and Highland Avenue, Redmond
Contractor crews are continuing work to remove five structures located between 12th Street and 15th Street and Glacier Avenue and Highland Avenue. This work is expected to continue for the next several weeks and is not expected to have an impact on traffic. These houses are being removed as part of the OR 126: Glacier-Highland Couplet project.
GILLIAM COUNTY
OR 19, MP 15 – MP 17, North of Condon
Contractors will perform excavation, rock blasting and bridgework this week at the Olex Highway Improvement Project. Motorists are advised to expect delays of up to 20 minutes when traveling through the work zone this week. Motorist movements will be controlled by flaggers. During this stage of construction motorists will be detoured to an unpaved section of highway. The posted construction speed is 25 mph in this work zone.
The Olex Highway Improvement Project replaces a failing 82-year-old bridge that is often impassable due to flooding waters, straightens out a hairpin curve and widens portions of Oregon Highway 19 (John Day Highway).
The existing roadway is steep and narrow with several sharp curves and limited sight distance resulting in restricted freight access to the area. The realignment of 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.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 92 and US 26 (Warm Springs Highway), MP 116, Madras
Key Constructors will continue bridgework this week at the US 97 Willow Creek Bridge Project in Madras. Hap Taylor and Sons crews will begin night work on April 17, which is scheduled to continue through the beginning of May.
Crews are working to replace the northbound US 97 (Fifth Street) Willow Creek Bridge structure and construct a retaining wall between the Fourth Street and Fifth Street bridges. A segmental block retaining wall will be constructed on Sixth Street to minimize right of way impacts.
Additionally, the US 97/US 26 Willow Creek Bridge - Depot Road Project will reconfigure and signalize 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 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 105.4 - 109.03, South of Madras
Contractor crews have completed construction of the new Ochoco Bridges located south of Madras. Crews are now working to remove the detour bridges that were used during construction of the new structures. This work is expected to take place through mid-April, weather permitting.
These two bridges are located 12 and 16 miles south of Madras on US 97 at mileposts 105.4 and 108.9. Crews anticipate working Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with intermittent night and weekend work possible. Motorists can expect delays of less than 5 minutes when traveling through this work zone.
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. Embankment enhancement activities continue in the area this week. Contractor crews anticipate switching traffic to the new detour structure in late April to allow crews to build a new structure. This project is expected to be complete in the fall of 2005.
The northbound lanes were reduced from two to one on January 20. Reduction of the lanes allowed crews to begin demolition of the east side of the existing bridge. Northbound traffic will remain in one lane until the completion of the new bridge in fall 2005.
KLAMATH COUNTY
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway), MP 183, North of Gilchrist
Contractor crews are continuing to work on building detour lanes west of the existing US 97 highway alignment at MP 183 this week. Crews plan to pave on Wednesday in order to switch traffic to the detour lanes on Friday, weather permitting. Motorists will use the temporary detour as crews work to demolish the existing Crescent Bridge structure and begin construction of a new bridge at this location.
Crews anticipate working Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with intermittent night and weekend work possible. Motorists can expect delays of less than 5 minutes when traveling through this work zone.
The Crescent Connection bridge project is located approximately one mile north of Gilchrist on US 97. Crews will replace the existing two-lane bridge will a new two-lane structure in the months to come.
US 97 (Dalles - California Highway), MP 200.3 - 202.3, North of Chemult
JAL Construction crews anticipate resuming construction of new passing lanes north of Chemult during the week of April 11, weather permitting. Work is expected to take place Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with some intermittent night and weekend work. In the event night work is required, flaggers will control motorist’s movement. Crews anticipate opening the new roads to traffic at the beginning of May.
US 97 (Dalles-California Highway), MP 201.64-202.34, North of Chemult
Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crews are working to relocate communication lines in the area. This work is expected to take place through mid-April. Contractor crews anticipate resuming work to replace the UPRR Bridge in early May, weather permitting. Work is expected to take place Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with intermittent night and weekend work possible.
US 97, (Dalles – California Highway), MP 240.55 to MP 267.08 Spring Creek Hill to North Shady Pine Road Bridge Work, North of Klamath Falls
Contractors working for the Oregon Department of Transportation anticipate performing surveying, bridgework, concrete barrier placement and shoulder widening in the Spring Creek Hill to North Shady Pine Road bridgework area this week, weather permitting. Motorists can expect minor delays. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers as needed.
Crews are working to repair or replace the Spring Creek Bridge (US 97, MP 244), North Chiloquin Interchange Bridge (US 97, MP 247.54), Barkley Springs Irrigation Canal Bridge (US 97, MP 263.11), and Algoma Log Pond Bridge (US 97, MP 265.65).
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 274.73, Klamath Falls
Traffic is reduced to one lane through the U.S. 97 California Avenue Bridge (MP 274.7) project and controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Motorists are advised to expect delays of less than 20-minutes when traveling through this work zone. The posted 35 mile per hour (MPH) work zone speed limit will be strictly enforced.
California Avenue is currently closed to through traffic between North 1st Street and Conger Avenue to facilitate construction of the new bridge. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes around the area. Additionally, Klamath Basin Transit will reroute bus service around the work area and temporarily remove two bus stops on California Avenue between North 1st Street and Conger Avenue during the road closure. This section of roadway is expected to be reopened in mid-April.
US 97 (Dalles - California Highway), MP 275.8, Klamath Falls
Crews from Hamilton Construction Company are working to replace the US 97 Bridge over Greensprings Drive. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the Greensprings Bridge project on Tuesday, April 12 and controlled by flaggers. During the rest of the week, traffic will move in one lane in each direction through the work zone. Motorists are advised to anticipate delays of less than 20 minutes when traveling through this work zone. The construction speed of 45 miles per hour is strictly enforced.
OR 140 (Lake of the Woods Highway), MP 50.81 to MP 57.06, at Doak Mountain, West of Klamath Falls
Contractor crews will perform excavating, embankment and pipe installation activities in the project area this week. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Motorists can expect minor delays.
WASCO COUNTY
I-84, (Historic Columbia River) MP 84, The Dalles
Traffic on I-84 has been reduced to one lane in each direction at mile point 83.5 in The Dalles. Crews anticipate performing bridge excavation, embankment work, column forming and pile driving work in the project area this week. Traffic has been shifted to the newly constructed westbound lanes of the interstate to facilitate replacement of the eastbound side of the Webber Street Bridge.
This project is expected to be completed in May. The posted construction speed of 45 MPH is strictly enforced.
For local and statewide construction information visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1.
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