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In working with Marion County, we identified that the OR 551 and Ehlen Road intersection needs safety improvements. The current intersection layout creates congestion as a car is waiting to make a left turn.
To address the safety and operational issues, we will add left turn lanes on Ehlen Road approaching OR 551 in both directions.
To reduce congestion and improve operations at the intersection, the left turn lane will be protected by a concrete traffic separator on the west side of Ehlen Road. This separator will restrict left turns to and from Boones Ferry Road onto Ehlen Road.
Because of the new concrete separator, left-turning traffic on the north side of the Boones Ferry/Ehlen Road intersection will use Keil Road. Left-turning traffic on the south side of the intersection will use the new county connector road.
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We will hold an online open house in early 2020.
Schedule
Design: 2019-2021
Construction estimated to begin in 2021.
Location
OR 551
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Ehlen Road intersection
Cost and Funding
$8.5 million
Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be available and identified through or around work zones.