Project-Details

I-84 Forest Lane Bridge

Construction Phase

Region 1: Portland metro and Hood River County (Cascade Locks, Hood River)

In Cascade Locks, ODOT is raising the Forest Lane bridge over I-84 to accommodate tall and/or over-height trucks.

Columbia River Gorge Construction: I-84 and U.S. 30 Historic Columbia River Highway

Impacts

Traffic Impact

The Forest Lane Bridge over I-84 is closed for several months while it is being raised.

Construction Impacts

For I-84 Travelers

Periodic nighttime lane closures on I-84 eastbound and westbound throughout the summer.

For Forest Lane Travelers

Flaggers will be present during the day to guide travelers through the construction zone near Forest Lane Bridge. During the summer months, flaggers may be present 24/7.
Local access for businesses on the northwest side of the bridge will be open.
People driving, walking or biking can follow a signed detour on WaNaPa and Frontage Road.

More information on construction impacts will be shared in advance of work beginning.

Nighttime Noise

Those living or working in the area may hear noise from construction. A 24/7 nighttime noise hotline is available for noise concerns: 503-294-1570.

Visit TripCheck.com for real-time traffic updates.

Schedule

Design completed in 2021.
Construction is planned to occur February through fall 2022.

Details

Location

I-84 |

Where Forest Lane crosses over I-84 in Cascade Locks.

Cost and Funding

Project cost: $4.4 million

Contractor

HP Civil

Benefits

The bridge is the last low-height structure between Troutdale and Hood River on this critical freight route. Raising the existing 16.7-foot structure to 17.4 feet will allow tall trucks to use I-84 instead of using alternate routes.

Additional Information

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits?
Using alternate routes, like Oregon 35 and U.S. 26, due to height restrictions on I-84 can be costly and time consuming. Using I-84 saves businesses time and money. It also improves safety on roads used as alternate routes.

Did ODOT consider lowering I-84 instead of raising Forest Lane?
Yes, we found raising the bridge height to be the most cost effective option while minimizing impacts to the environment and I-84 traffic.

Are you making any improvements to the bridge?
The existing bridge will be raised to the new height, and we will install a new guardrail that meets current safety standards. The bridge will be the same width as it is currently, but striped to show shoulders.

Columbia Gorge Projects

Over the next several years, we have many construction projects planned on I-84 between I-205 and Hood River, and on the Historic Columbia River Highway between Troutdale and Hood River.

View more information about upcoming work.

For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

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Contacts & Media

The project occurs where Forest Lane crossed I-84 in Cascade Locks.

Project Contact

Community Affairs Coordinator: Katelyn Jackson
Email: Katelyn.Jackson@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-489-9057

Project Hotline: 24/7 Noise: 503-294-1570

Project Accommodation Request: 503-731-4128

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Last Updated

6/2/2022 3:22 PM

Project Number

20485

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
Document	Description
I84-Gorge-2022_Mailer_6.pdf	View the Spring 2022 Construction Mailer.