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 August 1st
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
OR 26 (Ochoco Highway), MP 20-34, Laughlin Road to Marks Creek, east of Prineville
Crews will be paving in the area between Laughlin Road and Marks Creek, on OR 26, east of Prineville. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during paving operations and be controlled by flaggers. Expect project delays of up to 20 minutes.
This is a preservation project designed to extend the life of the existing pavement and to improve drainage, safety, and signing.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
OR 126 (McKenzie Highway), MP 111, Redmond
Finish work along the back of the sidewalks on the south side of Highland Avenue is underway between 13th Street and Rimrock Avenue. Contractor crews will begin working on the sidewalks on the north side of Highland Avenue.
The concrete support beams have been placed on the north portion of the pedestrian under-crossing. Crews will work this week on building support walls. 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.
7th and 8th streets, between Forest and Highland avenues, Redmond
Waterline work continues on 8th Street and Glacier Avenue between Forest and Highland avenues. Mid-week, this work will progress to 7th Street and it will be closed between Forest and Highland avenues, after 8th Street is re-opened.
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 now open to traffic. Crews used the closure period to complete road and bridge improvements near 2nd Street.
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.
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. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction on US 26 between the Willow Creek Bridge and N.W. Plum Street to allow for excavation work in the area. Motorists are advised to slow down and be aware of increase construction related traffic when traveling through this construction zone.
The Willow Creek Bridge is nearing completion, with work on rails and minor cleanup expected to be finished next week. Crews are also working at various locations within the project area to build retaining walls and sidewalks.
Work to remove the underground storage tanks at the demolished Space Age Gas station is expected to continue through the week.
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 as crews work to build 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.
Work on the new bridge will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Embankment work is underway in preparation of setting beams on August 15. On August 15 motorists can expect an intermittent southbound lane closure.
KLAMATH COUNTY
OR 66 (Greensprings Highway) MP 49.96-59.05 at Junction OR 140 (South Klamath Falls Highway) MP 0.0-0.72
Contractors 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 have poured the deck of the Crescent Bridge, one mile north of Gilchrist on US 97, are performing abutment and roadwork activities. Traffic was switched to the new structure. Shoulder paving is scheduled for August 8. An intermittent lane closure will occur on August 9 to allow installation of the guard rail. 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 201.64-202.34, North of Chemult
Contractor crews are working to replace the UPRR Bridge. Crews are working on the bridge deck. 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).
The south end of Algoma Road was 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
Contractors will perform driveway paving work and shoulder work. Flaggers will be providing traffic control when needed. Motorists can expect minor delays.
OR 140 (Warner Highway), MP 47-55, east of Adel
Crews are in the area to pave sections of Ore 140 between MP 47-55, east of Adel. Motorists should expect delays less than 15 minutes. The area will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car.
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
US 197 (The Dalles-California Highway), North of The Dalles
All lanes of traffic on the US 197 The Dalles Bridge over the Columbia River are now open. Motorists are advised to expect delays of less than ten minutes when traveling through this work zone.
Drivers are advised to use caution, reduce speeds, and be aware of workers when traveling through the work zone.
I-84, (Historic Columbia River) MP 84, The Dalles
Work is complete on I-84 bridge over Webber Street in The Dalles. Cleanup work is taking place. Below, crews are working to build new sidewalks on Webber Street. Minimal delays are possible.
For local and statewide construction information visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1.
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