Project-Details

U.S. 97: Lower Bridge Way - NW 10th Street (Terrebonne)

Construction Phase

Region 4: Central Oregon (Terrebonne, Deschutes)

Safety improvements

Impacts

Traffic Impact

WEEK OF 5/8-5/15:

schedule is subject to change without notice

Overnight work will occur on Tuesday night while crews stripe U.S. 97 on north end of the project. Nearby residents should expect construction noise.
Smith Rock Way will be closed from U.S. 97 to 16th Street beginning Monday, May 4 for eight weeks. Local traffic will have access to their homes and business via 16th Street.
The intersection of Smith Rock way and 11th Street will be closed. Use posted detour.
Lower Bridge Way at U.S. 97 will is fully closed to traffic. There will be no access to or from Lower Bridge Way at U.S. 97, but U.S. 97 will remain open in both directions. Please use signed detours.
Access to 11th Street on the north end of Terrebonne remains closed, please use Central Avenue.
Access to 11th Street on the south end of Terrebonne is limited to U.S. 97, Central Avenue, and C Street.

Construction Impacts

PROJECT UPDATE – April 1, 2026

The project remains on schedule and is expected to be completed in October 2026.

In-Town
Construction in town on 11th and C Avenue is progressing well. Crews have completed key upgrades including new water and sewer lines, storm drainage, sidewalks, driveways, ADA ramps, lighting, bus stops, and pedestrian crossings. This week, crews are finishing curbs and driveways. Paving is expected to begin next week. We expect 11th Street (between Smith Rock Way and Central Avenue) and C Avenue to be fully functional by mid-April, with full completion by May 1.

Remaining In-Town Work (April - September):

April 20- June 12

Rebuild of 11^th Street from A Avenue to Smith Rock Way. Full closure of 11^th from A Avenue to Smith Rock Way. A Avenue will remain open. Drivers should follow posted detour.
Rebuild of Smith Rock Way from U.S. 97 to 11^th: Full closure of Smith Rock Way from U.S. 97 to 11^th Street. Drivers should follow posted detour.

June – September

Rebuild of Smith Rock Way from 11^th Street to 16^th Street: Full closure of Smith Rock Way from 11^th to 16^th Street except for resident access. Drivers should follow posted detour.
Final paving will occur for the entire job before September 30^th. Traffic will be detoured in sections during this time.

U.S. 97

Widening work on the south end of the project is nearing completion. Odem Avenue is expected to fully reopen by April 27, as will Access from U.S. 97 to 11^th Street.

Remaining U.S. 97 Work (April - October):

The full closure of Lower Bridge Way at U.S. 97 will begin on April 27 and will last through project completion. During this time, the entire “dog bone" interchange will be constructed.
Final paving (top lift) will occur for the entire job before September 30^th.

Traffic Impacts on U.S. 97: The highway will remain open throughout the duration of the project, but drivers should expect intermittent lane shifts and closures with flaggers directing traffic. Neighbors in this area should expect intermittent nighttime construction noise.

Thank you for your patience during construction. We appreciate your continued support as we work to improve the community.

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Schedule

Bid Date: May 2, 2024

Construction: Summer 2024- Winter 2026

Details

About

This project will build an interchange at U.S. 97 and Lower Bridge Way, install speed lowering interventions, and enhance pedestrian safety.

The project aims to specifically address the following needs:

• Ensure connectivity and access for all users in Terrebonne

• Address U.S. 97/Lower Bridge Way safety for all road users

• Maintain U.S. 97 as a key freight corridor

Highway Improvements (ODOT):

• Construct a new full access diamond interchange with combined “dog bone” ramp terminals at U.S.97/Lower Bridge Way intersection.

• Provide pavement preservation along U.S. 97 between the U.S. 97/Lower Bridge Way interchange and chicane at south end of project.

• Install a northbound chicane on U.S. 97 at the intersection of 11th Street and a southbound chicane at U.S. 97/ Lower Bridge Way interchange.

• Upgrade or install new ADA curb ramps along U.S. 97 and along local streets.

• Install a new enhanced pedestrian crossing on U.S. 97 at Central Ave and upgrade the existing crossing at U.S. 97 and B Ave.

• Install left turn lanes at a new intersection opposite the Alpaca farm access.

• Upgrade and install signing and striping along all roadways.

• Install illumination in the vicinity of the new U.S. 97/Lower Bridge Way interchange.

Local Roadway Improvements (Deschutes County):

• Reconstruct 11th Street from new interchange to Central Ave. with 11' travel lanes and 5' shoulders.

• Reconstruct 11th Street from Central Ave. south to U.S. 97 with 11' travel lanes, 5' shoulder/bike lanes, curb tight sidewalks, ADA curb ramps at all intersections, and on-street parking along west side of street within available right of way.

• Widen Smith Rock Way from 11th Street to the Terrebonne Depot access with 11’ travel lanes, 5’ shoulder/bike lanes, and right of way tight sidewalks.

• Install transit stop on Central Ave. in conjunction with enhance pedestrian crossing at U.S. 97 and Central Ave.

• Upgrade and install signing and striping along all roadways.

• Install dry sewer lines within designated County roadways including 11th Street, B Ave., C Ave, Central Ave. and Smith Rock Way.

Location

U.S. 97 | U.S. 97- north of Lower Bridge Way to NW Odem Avenue

Cost and Funding

Total cost for both the Lower Bridge Way overcrossing and an improvement through Terrebonne is estimated at $39 million. Funding has been identified through House Bill 2017 and local partnerships.

Contractor

High Desert Aggregate & Paving, LLC

What Problem Will This Improve?

Like most Oregon cities, the Terrebonne community in Deschutes County is bisected by a state highway-- in this case U.S. 97. As U.S. 97 highway traffic volumes have significantly increased in the last 10+ years, it has become very difficult for side street traffic to enter or cross the highway, or for pedestrians to cross. A critical concern for Terrebonne residents is providing safe crossings and access to/from U.S. 97, particularly for school children at B and C Avenues.

The Lower Bridge Way/U.S. 97 intersection, on the north end of Terrebonne, is a primary example of the safety and operational concerns being experienced in the area, notably as it represents a key U.S. 97 access point for residents of the Crooked River Ranch residents in Jefferson County. Lower Bridge Way between U.S. 97 and 43rd Street is one of the highest volume roads in Deschutes County, given travel to and from Crooked River Ranch community.

The intersection with U.S. 97 has been an ongoing concern over the years due to the high speed and volume of traffic on U.S. 97, and the attendant difficulty of making turning moves onto or from Lower Bridge Way.

Additional Information

rendering of concept design

rendering of "dog bone" concept design

Project concept refinement introduced Jan. 24, 2022

New 'dog bone' interchange concept
In response to feedback gathered previously through various stakeholder engagements, ODOT's project design team developed a modified interchange concept that utilizes this “dog bone" configuration. The advantages of this design include reducing the right-of-way footprint of the project as well as its impact on adjacent residences while maintaining the same traffic movements as traditional interchanges. This concept also eliminates the need for traffic signals at this location in the future. Other project features announced previously, including an enhanced pedestrian crossing over U.S. 97, speed reduction elements, and improvements to 11th Street and Smith Rock Way are unaffected in this concept update. Taken together, these refinements will improve safety and lower project costs without affecting the project timeline, which is still on track to begin construction in late 2023.

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Community Affairs: Meghan Blyth
Email: meghan.l.blyth@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-316-3941

Project Manager: Aron Sturko
Email: aron.sturko@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-388-6166

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Last Updated

5/8/2026 1:57 PM

Project Number

21162