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OR 86: Guardrail Upgrades Final Phase

Construction Phase

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Baker)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We are finishing the replacement of substandard guardrail on OR 86 to improve safety. ​


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Impacts

Traffic Impact

Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers and delays up to 20 minutes.

Construction Activities

During construction for guardrail installation and work on West Fork Dry Creek Bridge and Eagle Creek Bridge, traffic will be controlled by:
  • Daily, single-lane closures controlled by automated flagging devices.
At North Pine Creek Bridge, traffic will be controlled by:
  • A temporary traffic signal operating 24/7.
All travelers can expect delays up to 20 minutes.

Schedule

For the week of April 13:
Work resumes to install remaining sections of guardrail and upgrade three bridges.

Guardrail replacment:
Crews plan to begin about 7 miles west of Richland, and work between mileposts 34 and 35 through April, then move to milepost 38 and continue working east.
Bridge work:
  • North Pine Creek Bridge, 10 miles east of Halfway | mid-April to early June.
  • West Fork Dry Creek Bridge, 3 miles east of Halfway | late April to early May.
  • Eagle Creek Bridge, 1 miles west of Richland | early to mid-May.
​​Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Details

About

Enlarged project map.OR 86 (Baker-Copperfield Highway) has a significant quantity of obsolete roadside barriers, including half-moon guardrail with concrete posts.
This project will finish upgrading the roadside barrier along the entire corridor.

Location

OR 86 |

Mileposts 34 to 71; approximately 7 miles west of Richland to Copperfield. ​

Cost and Funding

​The project is estimated to cost $4.5 million through construction.

Contractor

​RailC​o | Meridian, ID.

Additional Information

Images of obsolete, sub-standard guardrail that will be replaced.




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​Guardrail installation on OR 86 east of Halfway on July 23, 2025.
Crews install new guardrail on OR 86 east of Halfway.


Contacts & Media

Image of old guardrail on the left and new guardrail on the right.

Project Contact

Community Affairs Specialist
Vicki L Moles
Email
vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-620-4527

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Last Updated

4/10/2026 2:54 PM

Project Number

22383