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OR 86: Guardrail Upgrades Final Phase

Project Completed

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Baker)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We have finished replacing substandard guardrail on OR 86. ​


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Impacts

Traffic Impact

No traffic impacts.

Schedule

All contract work has been completed.

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 $4.6 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

7/15/2026 11:54 AM

Project Number

22383