For More Information Contact:
Peter Murphy ODOT Public Information, 541 388-6178
Central Oregon Road Construction
UPDATE: Week of July 16, 2007
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:
ALL WORK IS DEPENDENT UPON WEATHER
CROOK COUNTY
OR 126 (Ochoco Highway), MP 17.9, West of Prineville
JAL Construction Company is constructing a new bridge located over the Crooked River Bridge on the west end of Prineville.
For the week of July 16th the contractor will be working outside of the roadway. No delays are expected.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
US 20 (Central Oregon Highway) from Hamptonto Glass Butte(MP 62.07 to MP 74.67)
There will be no construction activity that will entail lane closure and or restriction to traffic during this week. Activities shall involve shoulder clean up and potential shoulder construction.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) at the South Century Drive (Sunriver) interchange (MP 152.25 to MP 153.66)
Crews commencing with dirt work operations. No impact to traffic is anticipated during this week.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFUS97SCenturyDr0306.shtml
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway) MP 141.00 to MP 146.49, South of Bend, Village Way – Lava Butte & US 97 @China Hat, Safety Improvement Project,
Northbound and Southbound single lane closure shall be in place starting Sunday evening at 10:00pm. Closures Monday through Thursday night start at 6:00 PM with closed lanes open to traffic by 7:00 AM of the respective morning in all cases. Work shall entail paving of Highway 97 between mile post 141 to 146.
Temporary independent closure of the on and off ramps shall take place on Sunday evening south along hwy 97 and Wednesday north along hwy 97.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway), MP 78.2, MP 78.5 & MP 90.1, north of Madras
High Desert Paving and Aggregate is working to replace an existing Bridge at Hay Creek, MP 78.2, with a multi-plate pipe, replacing a cattle pass culvert at MP 78.7, and replacing an Irrigation Canal Bridge, MP 90.1, with a box culvert.
There will be no on-site work the week of July 16.
KLAMATH COUNTY
OR 140 (Lake of the Woods Highway) MP 62.5 to MP 68.8
Starting Tuesday July 10, 2007 repaving work will begin on Highway 140 from HWY 66 to Lakeshore Drive. The Oregon Department of Transportation District 11 office is overseeing the project. Work consists of constructing a new pavement surface, guardrail improvements, and drainage improvements. Completion date for the project is October 31, 2007.
There may be up to 20 minute delays associated with single lane closures during paving operations. Travelers need to be aware that they are in a construction zone and to watch for flaggers regulating traffic through the project.
DRIVE WITH CAUTION – WATCH FOR ADVANCE WARNING SIGNS
SLOW DOWN IN CONSTRUCTION ZONES
For local and statewide construction information visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1.
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