Project-Details

Traffic Impact

• ​Expect truck traffic on Morgan Lake and Glass Hill roads.
• Traffic is controlled by flaggers.
• Expect delays up to 20 minutes.
  

Meetings and Events

​We held an in-person open house on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the ODOT Region 5 office. ODOT staff provided a presentation and answered questions about the project.

We held an online open house June 13-30, 2023. The information presented in the open house remains available for review at the following link.​

Schedule

​For the week of May 13:

The contractor continues excavating slopes and widening the road. They are working their way uphill, from Skyline Road to Marvin Road.

Construction is scheduled to be complete mid-June 2024. During the week of May 6, we will begin seeding the areas disturbed during construction to help stabilize the soil.​ Schedules are subject to change.

About

​Morgan Lake Road serves residents and provides the only public access to Morgan Lake. This two-mile gravel road is very narrow and steep, with numerous curves. Road width varies from 18’ to 26’. Little to no guardrail – poor condition. Some curves make sight difficult.

This segment of roadway experienced three off-road crashes during a recent study period. These crashes included one fatality. Other crashes have occurred that involved single car slide offs during winter months that are not reported.
Widening the road will help keep vehicles on the roadway. A new guardrail will minimize the severity of a crash if it occurs.

The road is owned and maintained by Union County.

Location

​Morgan Lake Road | Mileposts 0.30 to 1.20.

Cost and Funding

The project is estimated to cost $1.8 million.

Contractor

​Michael A. Becker General Contractor

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Project Contact

Region 5 Community Affairs Specialist

Vicki L Moles

Email

vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov

Phone

541-620-4527

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