Traffic Impact
Reduce speeds in the project area because contractors are working on the side of the roadway, southeast corner to start.
Expect some day, night and weekend full closures along with possible short detours during construction on both sides of Scenic Avenue. Oregon 99. will remain open to traffic.
Construction Impacts
Cold weather and rain slowed contractor but hopes for warmer weather to begin the intersection night work.
Expect some day and night work and possible short detours during construction, including:
- Up to 5 night closures of the east Scenic Ave. intersecton to rebuild the road foundation, 7 p.m. - 6 a.m.
- Up to two full weekend closures on the west Scenic Ave. intersection to rebuilt the roadway and railroad crossing grades.
- The team is working with FD#3 and other emergency providers on access during the closures.
Meetings and Events
Watch for project open house coming this January, 26, 2023, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the nearby FD#3 fire house, 1909 Scenic Ave. in the classroom.
Schedule
Construction began in mid-December through October, 2023. Knife River hopes the bulk of the roadwork will be complete by May 2023.
CORP railroad is letting their own project that will improve the rail crossing and connect the railroad gates with the traffic signals.