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 October 10th
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 working performing cleanup work and sign installation. Minimal delays are possible.
Shoulder work and culvert replacement will also take place in the construction area. This is a preservation project designed to extend the life of the existing pavement and to improve drainage, safety, and signing.
OR 26 (Ochoco Highway), MP 25.7, east of Prineville
Crews will be working from Monday, Oct. 10 to Friday, Oct. 14 to install a sewer line across OR 26 at mile point 25.7, east of Prineville. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic will be reduced to one lane, with motorists movements controlled by flaggers. Expect delays of less than 10 minutes.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
OR 126 (McKenzie Highway), MP 111, Redmond
The intersection of Highland and Rimrock avenues has been paved and striped. Traffic is moving in two westbound lanes, one eastbound lane, and a center turn lane at the intersection. The new traffic signal has been turned on.
Rails are being installed on the north side of Highland Avenue, above the pedestrian under-crossing. Slope paving is nearly complete at the pedestrian tunnel. Sod is scheduled to be installed in the portion of the Dry Canyon area to the north of Highland Avenue. The area was reshaped for the storm water settlement basin. The footpath entering into the tunnel from the north will be paved to where it connects with the existing paved path.
Glacier Avenue, Redmond
Glacier Avenue is closed between Sixth and Ninth streets. Additionally, Ninth Street will be closed between Forest and Highland Avenues. The contractor is working to open the area by Oct. 14. During the three-week closure, crews will work to make improvements to the road, add sidewalks and curbs and install storm drain piping. Local access will be maintained during the closure, but through traffic should seek alternate routes.
Another layer of pavement will be added to Glacier Avenue, between Ninth and 12 streets, on Oct. 12.
OR 126 (Santiam Highway), MP 93-97, between Sisters and Redmond
Crews will repave the OR 126, between Sisters and Redmond, this week. Work is expected to take place between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting. Delays of up to 20 minutes are possible.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 113.9, north of Terrebonne
Southbound traffic is scheduled was switched to the new bridge structure on Monday, Oct. 3. Work will take place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Crews will complete embankment work to prepare for paving on Wednesday, Oct. 19, weather permitting. Northbound traffic is scheduled to be switched to the new structure on Monday, Oct. 24, following paving operations.
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, wall work and construction of the new bridge will continue through fall, 2005.
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.
Negus Way, Redmond
Negus Way is closed between North Canal Boulevard and NE 5th St. Crews from Hap Taylor and Sons Construction will return to the area this fall to begin work to build the Maple-Negus Bridge.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes around the closure area, including the usage of the newly completed NE 9th Street extension location between Negus Avenue and Hemlock Avenue. Patrons of Xtreme Fitness will use the newly completed NE 2nd Street bridge to reach the business.
GILLIAM COUNTY
OR 19, MP 15 – MP 17, North of Condon
Contractors will perform paving, sign and cleanup work this week at the Olex Highway Improvement Project. A traffic shift is located before the new bridge. Expect up to 20 minute delays. 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
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 paving and sidewalk work in the area. Motorists are advised to slow down and be aware of increase construction related traffic when traveling through this construction zone.
Crews will work in the vicinity of US 26, US 97, Poplar, Maple, Oak, Fourth and Sixth streets through the week of Oct. 10. Crews will be on site between the hours of 4 a.m. and 8 p.m. to pave, pour sidewalks and driveway, install permanent signs and guardrail, place top soil and complete the new signal at the intersection of US 26 and US 97. Expect up to 20 minute delays.
Motorists using NE Oak Street are cautioned that there will be a new stop sign at the intersection of Oak and the new US 97 intersection.
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. Motorists will remain on the detour during the construction period as crews work to build the new structure.
Crews anticipate performing the final concrete deck installation work on the new bridge on Friday, Oct. 14. Crews anticipate paving this surface in early November. Motorists will be switched to the new structure once paving work is complete.
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 late 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
Contractors will perform clean-up work in the area. Work should not affect traffic
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway), MP 183, North of Gilchrist
Crews installed curbs on the new bridge structure. Final roadway work will take place in mid October. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures with flaggers directing motorist’s movements. Work will take place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
US 97 (Dalles - California Highway), MP 200.3 - 202.3, North of Chemult
Road crews will return to perform final work on the passing lanes in mid October, with no impact to traffic. Work will occur from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
US 97 (Dalles-California Highway), MP 201.64-202.34, North of Chemult
Oct. 7 – 10, motorists should expect a single lane closure while crews complete work on the new UPRR Bridge. Flaggers will control the alternating one-way traffic 24 hours a day during roadway operations until northbound and southbound traffic is switched to the new bridge the week of October 17.
Crews will then perform final roadway work following the traffic switch. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures with flaggers directing motorist’s movements. Work will take place 7 a.m. to 5 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 up to 20-minute 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 270 to 273 & OR 39 (Crater Lake Parkway), MP -7 to -3, Klamath Falls
A project to install striping along US 97 and OR 39 in Klamath Falls began Monday, Sept. 19 and will continue for several weeks. The work area is US 97, from Cove Point Road to the junction of OR 39. It will continue south on OR 39 (Crater Lake Parkway) to South Sixth Street.
Crews will work from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. When working in the section of OR 39, from Portland to Main streets, pavement grinding will be limit to the hours between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. The work on US 97 will require flaggers and pilot cars. Motorists should expect minimal delays.
The inlaid tape will replace the aging painted pavement markings on the highways. The tape should last five to seven years and eliminate the need for annual retracing. The tape is laid flush with the highway surface in order to protect it from snow plow damage.
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, including support walls and the bridge deck. 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. 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) MP 5.51 to 25.17
Crews may be in the area performing some clean-up work. Work should not affect traffic.
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.
LAKE COUNTY
OR 140 (Warner Highway) MP 17.39 – 18.50, US 395 (Freemont Highway) MP 128.57 – 142.64
Beginning Saturday, September 24, contractor crews will begin paving work on US 395 between mile points 128 – 143, north of Lakeview. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with motorists movements controlled by flaggers and pilot cars. Work is anticipated to take place during daylight hours, seven days a week, through October 8. Motorists are advised to expect delays of less than 20 minutes when traveling through this construction zone.
Contractor crews will be installing temporary signs, performing construction survey work, clearing brush and assembling form work in preparation to construct a drainage box culvert at mile post 18.2. on OR 140, east of Lakeview.
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.
WASCO COUNTY
I-84, (Historic Columbia River) MP 84, The Dalles
Cleanup work will take place in the area. Minimal delays are possible.
US 197 (The Dalles-California Highway), MP 0.0 - 0.5, Between Oregon and Washington states
Contractor crews working for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will begin work to replace the bridge deck surface on the US 197 The Dalles Bridge on Thursday, Oct. 13. This work is expected to take three days to complete, weather permitting.
The anticipated schedule is as follows: Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane across the bridge and controlled by flaggers during these working hours. Delays of less than ten minutes are anticipated.
For local and statewide construction information visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1.
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