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 24th
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.
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.
Traffic on Sixth Street (US 97) at Glacier Avenue will be restricted to one lane, starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, to allow for trenching work. Electrical conduits will be placed under Sixth Street to provide power for the new traffic signal that will be installed at this intersection. The one-lane restriction will be removed by 6 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 25.
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, between Sixth and Ninth streets, is open to through traffic. Ninth Street, from Highland to Forest avenues, will be open to only northbound traffic, while work continues on city utilities in the area. Additionally, Ninth Street will be closed between Forest and Highland Avenues.
Sidewalk work will continue along both sides of Glacier, between Sixth Street and Rimrock Way. There may be intermittent one-block closures along Glacier in this section.
US 20/OR 126/OR 242, Sisters
Crews will work during the day and night to stripe the recently paved highway sections. Work will take place on OR 242 near Sisters, and on OR 126 from Locust Street to the intersection of US 20. Expect delays of less than 10 minutes.
US 20 (McKenzie-Bend Highway), MP 15-18, Tumalo to Bend
Day and night work will take place during the week as crews stripe the recently paved highway. Electricians will work at night on the signal at the intersection of US 20 and Robal Road. Expect delays of less than 10 minutes.
US 20 (Greenwood Avenue), MP 0.51 To 1.11, Bend
Day and night work will take place during the week on Greenwood Avenue, from Third to 11th streets, as crews stripe the recently paved highway. Night work on the signals at the intersections of Greenwood Avenue with Third Street and Eighth Street is also scheduled. Expect delays of less than 10 minutes.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 113.9, north of Terrebonne
Southbound traffic has been switched to the new bridge structure. Crews are expected to finish paving the new northbound lane on Monday, Oct. 24. Northbound traffic is expected to be switched to the new structure on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Final paving is planned for mid November, weather permitting. Motorists should expect a single lane closure while crews perform paving operations. Flaggers will control the alternating one-way traffic and access to 10th street during the paving operations. Work will occur from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The old bridge structure is scheduled to be demolished in November.
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. 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.
Intermittent blasting work will take place through Tuesday, as the contractor digs a trench for water and sewer lines near Negus Way. Utility relocation in nearly finished in the area.
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 cleanup work and sign installation this week at the Olex Highway Improvement Project. Expect minimal 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).
JEFFERSON COUNTY
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 92 and US 26 (Warm Springs Highway), MP 116, Madras
Crews will work be in the area to pour sidewalks and driveways, install guardrail and permanent signs, and stripe the new roadway. Expect intermittent minor delays.
Work on the new signal at US 97 and US 20 will continue. The signal is scheduled to be turned on in early November.
Crews will are working in the vicinity of US 26, US 97, Poplar, Maple, Oak, Fourth and Sixth streets. Motorists are advised to slow down and be aware of increase construction related traffic when traveling through this construction zone.
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 are preparing for the final bridge deck pour, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1. They plan to pave the surface in early November. Motorists will be switched to the new structure once paving work is complete. Embankment work continues in the area.
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
Tingley Lane (Midland Highway), MP 1.34, Klamath Falls
The Tingley Lane Bridge over the Lost River diversion canal is closed to traffic. During this four-month closure, 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.
Signs will be in place to alert travelers of the closure and suggest possible detour routes.
OR 66 (Greensprings Highway) MP 43.48-44.08, west of Klamath Falls
Crews are preparing for work on the Spencer Bridge over the Klamath River. No delays anticipated.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway), MP 183, North of Gilchrist
Crews will perform final roadway work during the week of Oct. 24. Flaggers will control alternating one-way traffic. Motorists should expect delays of nine minutes or less. Work will take place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will complete the work at this project site.
US 97 (Dalles - California Highway), MP 200.3 - 202.3, North of Chemult
This new passing lanes project, north of Chemult, is completed.
US 97 (Dalles-California Highway), MP 201.64-202.34, North of Chemult
Traffic should be switched to the new bridge structure this week. Expect lane closures while crews finish up roadwork. Motorist movement will be controlled by flaggers. Expect minimal delays. The old bridge structure will be demolished.
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 274.73, Klamath Falls
Traffic is reduced to one lane through the U.S. 97 California Avenue Bridge (MP 274.7) project. 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. The construction speed of 45 miles per hour is strictly enforced. No delays expected.
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 shoulder 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
Contractor crews are striping and installing signs on US 395, between mile points 128 – 143, north of Lakeview. Expect less than 10-minute delays.
Contractor crews are working on a drainage box culvert at mile post 18.2. on OR 140, east of Lakeview. No delays anticipated.
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) are working to replace the bridge deck surface on the US 197 The Dalles Bridge.
Crews will work from midnight to 6 p.m., Mondays to Thursdays and midnight to 3 p.m. on Fridays, through mid-November.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane across the bridge and controlled by flaggers during these working hours. Delays of less than 10 minutes are anticipated.
For local and statewide construction information visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1.
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