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OR 140 at OR 66 Intersection Improvement

Construction Phase

Region 4: Central Oregon (Klamath Falls, Klamath)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Safety improvements including road relocation and illumination


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Impacts

Traffic Impact

Project calls for realigning OR 140 intersection at OR 66 in Klamath Falls from MP 58.86 to MP 58.79, installing a new signal light at the intersection, relocating Delap Pit Road from OR66 MP 58.934 to intersect OR 140 at MP 68.47, and realigning the U.S. 97/OR 140 southbound off-ramp.

 

Construction Impacts



Schedule

May 18, 2022 -- advertise for bids

Details

About

ODOT will implement measures to reduce intersection crashes and fatalities at the intersection of U.S. 97, OR 140 and OR 66 which ODOT has been identified as one of Oregon's 20 most dangerous 'Hot Spot' intersections.

The primary purpose of this design-only project is to reduce fatal and serious intersection crashes through a combination of improvements, including realigning OR 140 intersection at OR 66 in Klamath Falls from MP 58.86 to MP 58.79, installing a new signal light at the intersection, relocating Delap Pit Road from OR 66 MP 58.934 to intersect OR 140 at MP 68.47 with other safety improvements, including new lights, signs, and painted lanes.  The project will include realigning the U.S. 97/OR 140 southbound off-ramp.


Location

U.S. 97 |

U.S. 97 at milepost 277.11

Cost and Funding

​$1.2 million for design

Contractor



Benefits


Intersection upgrades have been shown to aid in drivers' awareness of the intersection traffic controls, thereby reducing fatalities and serious injuries.

This project qualified for federal funding, in part, because improving safety at high-crash intersections by reducing crashes and fatalities, is a priority in both state and federal highway safety plans.



What Problem Will This Improve?

​The intersection of U.S. 97, OR 140 and OR 66 which ODOT has been identified as one of Oregon's 20 most dangerous 'Hot Spot' intersections. due to the high number of crashes and fatalities at this location over a five-year period ending in 2018.

Additional Information



Contacts & Media

https://www-auth.oregon.gov/odot/Projects/Project%20Images/20256_OR140%20at%20OR66_logo6x4.jpg

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Project Contact

Project Manager
Bill Nash
Email
William.D.Nash@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-850-6640

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Last Updated

3/22/2023 4:09 PM

Project Number

20256

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
20256_OR140 at OR66_PIP.pdfProject information paper
20256_aerial_US97atOR140atOR66_Intersection.jpgAerial view of intersection from Google Earth.
20256_Oregon140_andOregon66_VinMap.jpgVicinity map with crash data
20256_OR140atOR66_Intersection_web.jpgAerial (400x800 pixel) view of USW97, OR140, and OR 66 where they converge in southwest Klamath Falls.