Project-Details

OR 6: Guardrail Upgrades

Construction Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Various Cities, Tillamook, Washington)

We’re upgrading the guardrail along this section of OR 6.

Banner: Slow down, in the work zone it could save lives. Building a modern transportation system to help Oregon’s communities and economy thrive. During construction, Give yourself more time, try a new way or mode to get there or take a different route.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

Expect crews working during the day at multiple work zones on OR 6. Plan for lane and shoulder closures with flaggers directing traffic as needed.

Construction Impacts

You can expect:

Crews working during the day.
Multiple work zones on OR 6.
Lane and shoulder closures as needed.
Flaggers directing traffic as needed.
Construction noise and delays.
Temporary traffic signals to direct drivers through the 24/7 lane closure in spring 2026.

Construction Activities

We're replacing the guardrail along OR 6 starting near mileposts 5 and 19.

This work is weather-dependent and the schedule may change.

Visit TripCheck for the most current traffic information.

Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around work zones.

Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work!

Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.

Remember: fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Details

About

view enlarged project map Much of the guardrail in Oregon is outdated. There are several locations along our highways where the guardrail at bridge ends is either missing or is not connecting.

For this project, we are:

Upgrading the outdated guardrail along OR 6.
Installing new guardrail at bridge ends where it is missing.
Replacing curb ramps at the bridge between Mills Bridge Road and Pete Street to make them ADA compliant.

Guardrail helps lessen the severity of a crash and makes the roads safer for drivers.

Schedule

Design: 2023-2025
Construction: 2026

Location

OR 6 |

Milepost 0 - 51.5

Cost and Funding

Design and construction: $10,385,753

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Resident Engineer – Consultant Projects: Anita Eaton
Email: anita.c.eaton@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 971-403-8522

Public Information Officer: Mindy McCartt
Email: mindy.m.mccartt@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-507-6045

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Last Updated

1/12/2026 5:28 PM

Project Number

22509