Project-Details

OR 202 Safety Improvement Project

Construction Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Astoria, Clatsop)

We are installing sidewalks to improve accessibility and safety between Dresden Street and 4th Street on OR 202.

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Impacts

Traffic Impact

None at this time. Traffic control will change during school times.

Construction Impacts

Expect shoulder and lane closures, controlled by flaggers, as needed.

We expect to work during the day with occasional nighttime work.

Construction Activities

None at this time. However you may see activity in the area as our partners work to relocate utilities prior to our project starting

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Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around work zones.

Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work!

Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.

Remember: fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Details

About

view the enlarged project map OR 202 is part of the major transportation route around the Astoria peninsula on the west end of town. We have been working with the City of Astoria to construct sidewalks and bike lanes to provide a safe route to the high school. This project will complete the two remaining segments on the north side of road. The two segments are:

From Dresden Street to the DMV driveway.
From the Astoria High School to 4th Street.

Additional work will include:

Repaving the roadway.
Installing new pavement markings.
Upgrading traffic signs.
Constructing retaining walls.
Infilling existing sidewalk areas between the DMV driveway to Denver Street.

You can also visit the City of Astoria's project webpage for information.

Schedule

Design: 2018 - 2022
Construction: 2023

Location

OR 202 |

Between Dresden Street to 4th Street.

Cost and Funding

$4.2 million for design and construction

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Resident Engineer: Jayson Buchholz
Email: jayson.w.buchholz@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-298-9180

Public Information Officer: David House
Email: david.j.house@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-551-8641

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Last Updated

9/19/2023 2:14 PM

Project Number

18735