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 July 17
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
Klamath & Lake Counties
The striping crew will work on highways in Klamath and Lake areas during the week of July 17-20. Slow down and use caution when nearing this mobile operation.
CROOK COUNTY
OR 126 (Ochoco Highway), MP 17.9, Prineville
Traffic has been switched to the construction configuration. Crews are working on bridge abutments and the bridge deck. Utility work may require night lane closures this week.
The speed limit is 35 miles-per-hour through the work zone and is strictly enforced. Fines double in work zones.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFOR126US26Prineville.shtml
DESCHUTES COUNTY
OR 126 (McKenzie Highway), MP 111, Redmond
Road work continues in the area of Glacier and Highland Avenues in Redmond.
Highland Avenue is one way eastbound and Glacier Avenue is one way westbound. Ninth Street is one way northbound and 11th Street is one way southbound, between Highland and Forest avenues.
Ninth Street/Veterans Way is now one-way northbound from Indian to Forest avenues. Crews continue earthwork on Veterans Way, between Indian and Highland Avenue. Traffic is traveling on the west side of the road. Traffic has been switch and is traveling on the east side of the road.
Traffic has been shifted to the north side of Highland Avenue, and crews are working to reconstruct the south side. Crews are placing base rock and forming curbs between Ninth and 14th streets. Expect intermittent, minor delays through the work area. Flaggers may be controlling motorist movements.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFHighlandGlacier110304.shtml
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 113.9, north of Terrebonne
This project is complete.
This bridge is located about one mile north of Terrebonne on US 97 at milepost 113.9.
Negus Way, Redmond
Bridge work continues at Negus Way, from North Canal Boulevard to the east side of the railroad tracks. Crews are constructing retaining walls and bridge supports. No delays expected, but motorists are asked to be cautious of trucks and equipment in the area.
Negus Way is closed between North Canal Boulevard and NE 5th St.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes around the closure area, including the usage of the newly completed NE Ninth Street extension location between Negus Avenue and Hemlock Avenue.
US 97 (The Bend Parkway), MP 135-138, Bend
Maintenance crews for the Oregon Department of Transportation will pave ruts and fill potholes on the Bend Parkway this week. The work will continue through July 20. Crews will be working between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should expect intermittent lane and ramp closure. Expect delays. Please slow down and use caution in the work area
US 97 (The Dalles – California Highway), MP 152-154, at South Century Drive, near Sunriver
Crews will continue earthwork activities and work on bridge bents and wing walls. No delays expected. The speed through the work zone is 45 miles-per-hour and strictly enforced.
As of Monday, July 10, traffic was reduced by one lane on S Century Drive near the US 97 interchange. The westbound traffic lane will be closed and traffic will be shifted south on the road. Traffic will travel in one westbound lane and one eastbound lane. No delays expected.
A full diamond interchange will be built to improve safety and operations at the existing intersection and to accommodate an increase in projected traffic. The interchange will consist of two-lane bridges for both north- and southbound traffic on US 97. South Century Drive will go under the two bridges, which are separated by a 120-foot vegetative median.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFUS97SCenturyDr0306.shtml
JEFFERSON COUNTY
US 26 (Warm Springs Highway), MP 116.36 – 116.80, West of Madras
This project is complete.
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.
KLAMATH COUNTY
Tingley Lane (Midland Highway), MP 1.34, Klamath Falls
Cleanup and sign installation work continues at the Tingley Lane Bridge over the Lost River diversion canal. Traffic may be controlled by flaggers. Intermittent, minor delays possible.
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.
OR 66 (Greensprings Highway) MP 43.48-44.08, west of Klamath Falls
Crews are working on the Spencer Bridge over the Klamath River. No delays anticipated. T rucks may be entering roadway.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 241, Spring Creek Hill
Crews are excavating. Traffic regulated by flaggers. Expect delays.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFSpringCreekHill1104.shtml
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 243.9, Spring Creek Bridge
Bridge work continues. Expect minor delays.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFSpringCreekHill1104.shtml
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 258 to MP 262
Crews are widening the road, paving the shoulders, installing guardrail and rock fencing. Traffic may be controlled by flaggers of pilot car. Expect delays.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFSpringCreekHill1104.shtml
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 263.1, Barkley Springs Bridge
Crew will be grinding the existing bridge deck. Expect minor delays.
US 97 (The Dalles-California Highway) MP 265.6, Algoma Bridge
No work at this time.
OR 39 (Klamath Falls-Malin Highway) at OR 140 (South Klamath Falls Highway) MP 1.58-2.04, Klamath Falls
Crews are performing cleanup work at the intersection. Expect minor delays.
OR 140 (Lake of the Woods Highway), MP 50.81 to MP 57.06, at Doak Mountain, west of Klamath Falls
Crews are paving. Traffic controlled by flaggers. Expect delays.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFDoakMountainJan2006.shtml
OR 140 (Lake of the Woods Highway), MP 58.8 to 59.8, west of Klamath Falls
Two lanes of traffic are now open west of Klamath Falls after the highway flooded after a dike broke on June 7. Speed has been reduced to 40 miles-per-hour to ensure motorist safety through this narrow section of roadway. Motorists are advised to slow down and be aware of the possibility of water on the highway.
ODOT crews will continue to monitor the situation and may need to do additional paving in the area this week to offset rising water which may flood sections of highway. Additionally, ODOT crews will be in the area collecting core samples of the material sources located below the flooded roadway. This information will assist in determining what the permanent fix will be for the damaged roadway.
The roadway was reduced to one lane on June 7 after a nearby dike broke, flooding the highway and thousands of acres to the north of the roadway.
LAKE COUNTY
OR 31 (Fremont Highway) MP 46.6-46.9, one mile west of Silver Lake
Crews are working to replace the narrow, wood bridge with a new concrete structure.
Motorists should expect a temporary traffic signal to be turned on Tuesday, July 11. The signal, located at the east and west limits of the project, will control traffic over the one-lane bridge. The lights will stay red until a vehicle triggers a loop in the road. When no on-coming traffic is on the bridge, the signal will turn green. The width of the bridge is 15.7 feet (4.8 meters).
Speed through the construction zone has been reduced to 45 miles per hour.
OR 140 (Warner Highway) MP 17.39 – 18.50, US 395 (Freemont Highway) MP 128.57 – 142.64
No work this week on US 395.
Crews are working on OR 140 from mile pint 17.39 to 18.50. Contractor crews will be performing construction surveying and general site excavation and embankment work. Crews are working on building the temporary detour structure. Flaggers and pilot cars may be utilized to control traffic through sections of the project. Expect minor delays.
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.
For more information, visit: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/PFOR140WarnerCurves.shtml
For local and statewide construction information visit www.tripcheck.com or dial 5-1-1.
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