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 July 8
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:
DESCHUTES COUNTY
OR 126 (McKenzie Highway), MP 111, Redmond
Contractor crews have completed paving and striping the south side of Highland Avenue from Rimrock Way to SW 11th Street. Traffic was switched to the newly paved section to allow for crews to begin work on the north side of Highland Avenue. Crews will continue to work on the sidewalks on the south side of Highland Avenue and complete the installation of signal poles and mast arms at the signalized intersections.
Crews will begin working on the north portion of the pedestrian undercrossing. The new pedestrian tunnel will connect Sam Johnson Park with the future Ray Johnson Park to the south.
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.
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.
2nd Street, Redmond
North Canal Boulevard, from Negus to King ways, is closed through mid-July in order to prepare the road to meet the new 2nd Street extension. Access will be allowed to homes on the section of roadway. The closure is expected to last up to 30 days.
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 are working to construct 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
The 9th Street extension is expected to be complete on Sunday, July 10 and will be open to traffic.
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.
Hemlock Avenue, Redmond
Hemlock Avenue, east of North Canal Boulevard, will temporarily close to through traffic at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) tracks during the week of July 11. Crews from BNSF will use the closure period to make improvements to the rail crossing in the area. Local business and residential traffic are encouraged to use alternative routes to move around the area during this temporary closure.
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GILLIAM COUNTY
OR 19, MP 15 – MP 17, North of Condon
Contractors will perform bridge and road work this week at the Olex Highway Improvement Project. Expect delays less than 15 minutes. 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
Contractor crews are working in the area of US 97 and US 26 in Madras. The Willow Creek Bridge is nearing completion, with work on rails and sidewalks expected to be finished next week.
Striping and traffic lane shifts are expected early next week to allow for excavation work on US 26 between Willow Creek Bridge and Plum Street. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
Starting Monday, July 11 and continuing through the week, crews will remove the underground storage tanks at the demolished Space Age Gas Station. In addition, work will continue at various locations on retaining walls for new sidewalks.
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 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. Traffic has been switched to a temporary bridge structure on US 26 near Madras. Motorists will remain on the detour during the construction period while crews demolish the existing structure and build a new one. Crews have demolished the existing bridge, and are now doing embankment work to prepare for building the west portion of the new structure.
Construction activities will take place in the area Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 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 the fall of 2005.
KLAMATH COUNTY
OR 66 (Greensprings Highway) MP 49.96-59.05 at Junction OR 140 (South Klamath Falls Highway) MP 0.0-0.72
Contractor will perform clean-up work in the area. Work should not impact traffic.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway), MP 183, North of Gilchrist
Contractor crews poured the deck of the Crescent Bridge, one mile north of Gilchrist on US 97, are performing abutment and roadwork activities. Crews plan to pave the new bridge on July 19. Traffic will be switched to the new bridge on July 20-21. The detour structure will be demolished and perform shoulder work on the new bridge. The project is anticipated to be complete in August.
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 nine minutes when traveling through this work zone
US 97 (Dalles - California Highway), MP 200.3 - 202.3, North of Chemult
Contractor crews have finished paving and striping the US 97 Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Passing Lanes Project, north of Chemult. The lanes were open to traffic on June 22. Crews are in the area installing signs and will finish striping in mid-July.
US 97 (Dalles-California Highway), MP 201.64-202.34, North of Chemult
Contractor crews are working to replace the UPRR Bridge. Abutment work is underway in preparation of setting beams on July 25-27. One northbound lane will be closed intermittently from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 25 through July 27. Motorists can expect delays of less than 9 minutes when traveling through this work zone. 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 will perform bridgework between the Spring Creek Hill and North Shady Pine Road 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).
It is anticipated that the south end of Algoma Road will be closed at Highway 97, starting July 15, to facilitate the replacement of the Algoma Bridge. This closure expected to be in place until December.
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. Contractor crews are working on the new bridge structure. Traffic is not expected to be impacted. 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.
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 is moving in one lane in each direction through the work zone. The construction speed of 45 miles per hour is strictly enforced.
OR 140: Jct. OR 39/OR 140 Hwy. – Ritter Road, OR 140 (Klamath Falls- Lakeview Highway # 20) MP 5.51 to 25.17
Contractor crews will perform paving and shoulder work in the project area this week. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Motorists can expect up to 20-minute delays.
OR 140 (Warner Highway), MP 47-55, east of Adel
Crews will be paving sections of Ore 140 between MP 47-55, east of Adel, beginning Tuesday, July 5. Motorists should expect delays less than 15. The area will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car. The paving is scheduled through the end of July.
OR 140 (Lake of the Woods Highway), MP 50.81 to MP 57.06, at Doak Mountain, West of Klamath Falls
Contractor crews will be performing paving and excavation work on OR 140 at Doak Mountain. Flaggers will be providing traffic control when needed. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
WASCO COUNTY
I-84, (Historic Columbia River) MP 84, The Dalles
Crews will be paving and doing cleanup work at mile point 84 in The Dalles. All lanes of traffic are open on the highway, though intermittent lane closures are possible throughout the week. Motorist should be aware of crews continuing to perform work in the area.
For local and statewide construction information visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1.
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