For More Information: Heidi Hiaasen, ODOT Project Communications, 541-388-6178
Julianne Repman, ODOT Public Information, 541-388-6224
Central Oregon Road Construction
UPDATE: Week of November 7th
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
Work continues along Highland Avenue (OR 126). Traffic is moving in two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane.
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 one-way westbound. Three-way stops have been added at Seventh, Eighth, 10th and 12th streets. Motorists need to be prepared for the stops signs to be removed on Glacier Avenue in the future, with only the cross street traffic needing to stop. It is anticipated that in late November, Glacier Avenue will become a one-way street for westbound traffic, and Highland will become one-way for eastbound traffic.
Crews continue to work on the new signals on Glacier Avenue at Sixth, Ninth and 11th streets.
Sidewalk work continues on Glacier Avenue, between Sixth and Ninth streets. There may be intermittent, one-block closures to allow for this work.
US 20 (McKenzie-Bend Highway), MP 15-18, Tumalo to Bend
The paving project is nearly complete. Crews may be in the area performing clean-up work.
US 20 (Greenwood Avenue), MP 0.51 To 1.11, Bend
Night work on the signal at the intersections of Greenwood Avenue with Third Street is scheduled during the week. Expect delays of less than 15 minutes. The westbound right lane on Greenwood Avenue, at the intersection of Third Street, will be closed periodically throughout the week for electrical work, paving, and sidewalk replacement.
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 113.9, north of Terrebonne
Both north and southbound traffic has been switched to the new structure.
Paving is planned for the week of Nov. 14, 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 and Ditch Rider Road 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 the week, as the contractor digs a trench for water and sewer lines near Negus Way. Utility relocation is 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. Other work includes cleanup of the construction area, irrigation, placing topsoil, and adjusting manhole covers. Expect intermittent minor delays of less than 10 minutes.
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 the week of Nov. 7. The surface is scheduled to be paved in late November, weather permitting. 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 (Dalles-California Highway), MP 201.64-202.34, North of Chemult
Traffic has been switched to the new bridge structure. Expect intermittent 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 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 241, Spring Creek Hill
Rock fall work is taking place in the area. Expect 10 minute delays.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 243.9, Spring Creek Bridge
Bridge work is taking place near Collier State Park. No delays expected.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 263.1, Barley Springs Bridge
Clean-up work is being performed in the area. No delays expected.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 265.6, Algoma Bridge
Bridge work continues along Klamath Lake, north of Klamath Falls. Minor delays are possible.
Algoma Road is still closed
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 minor delays.
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. Survey and excavation work is also taking place in the area.
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. Work is weather-dependent.
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raffic 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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