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I-84: Arlington to Pendleton and I-82 Sign Upgrades

Construction Phase

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Morrow, Umatilla)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We are upgrading and replacing freeway signs to improve visibility.​


Impacts

Traffic Impact

​Visit TripCheck.com for updates to traffic impacts.
Expect shoulder and lane closures.

Meetings and Events

​We held an online open house on February 2-28, 2021.

Schedule

For the week of December 8:

Crews continue working on this project.​
Contract work is now projected to be completed by early December. Final project tasks and clean up are expected to be finished by the end of January 2026.
(​The original completion date was scheduled for July 2025.​)

Details

About

​I-84 is a major route from Portland to eastern Oregon and Idaho. It is heavily traveled year-round. It is part of the national highway system and is also a designated freight and vertical clearance route. 

Many signs along I-84 and I-82 are faded and have lost reflectivity. They are difficult to see and read, especially at night or during other low light conditions.

Project elements include:
  • We will replace all mainline and ramp signs in poor condition. 

Sign for Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and Lexington for Exit 147. 

  • Mileposts and traveler information signs (blue signs with restaurants, gas and other services) will not be replaced. Some blue rest area signs will be replaced, depending on their location and condition.
  • Ground-mounted signs will receive new sign supports.
  • Cantilever structures (like the one at 180 eastbound) and bridge structures (like the one at Exit 179 and 180 westbound) will remain.

Sign at Exit 180 eastbound on I-84.
Signs at Exit 179 and Exit 180 westbountd on I-84.

  • ​Some signs may be removed from undercrossing structures to ground-mounted supports to reduce future maintenance costs.

Location

Multiple |

​I-84: Arlington to Pendleton, from Gilliam/Morrow County line at milepost 149.50 to Pendleton at milepost 212.50, 1.5 miles east of OR 11 overpass.

​I-82: from Oregon/Washington State Line, milepost 0, to I-84 at milepost 10.68.

Cost and Funding

​Construction cost is estimated at $7.5 million.

Contractor

Knife River

Contacts & Media

Map of project location.

Project Contact

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

Last Updated

12/5/2025 12:19 PM

Project Number

22519