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OR 99W at Bethel Road

Construction Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Polk)


​​​​​​​​​​​​We're making safety improvements at the Bethel Road and OR 99W intersection.​​


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 a three-week Bethel Road closure to the east of OR 99W with a detour. Lane and shoulder closures on OR 99W as needed, construction noise, debris and delays. 

Construction Impacts

You can expect:​

  • Lane and shoulder closures with flaggers directing traffic as needed:
    • Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • ​Construction noise, debris and delays.
  • A hard barrier on Bethel Road east of OR 99W.
  • Bethel Road east of OR 99W to close with a signed detour​ for about three weeks.
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During the detour, you can expect:

  • OR 99W to remain open in both directions.
  • Bethel Road east of OR 99W to close for about three weeks.
  • A signed detour route to help traffic get around the closure: OR 99W ↔ OR 153 ↔ OR 221 ↔ Lincoln-Zena Road.
Detour map showing taking OR 99W, OR 153, OR 221 and Lincoln-Zena Road  
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Construction Activities

​Visit TripCheck​ for the most current traffic information.​


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


work zone construction iconPay 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

Enlarged project area mapThe Bethel Road intersection at OR 99W has had a high number of crashes.

This project will help reduce fatal and serious injury crashes at this intersection by:

  • Constructing left-turn lanes in both directions so vehicles moving through the intersection don't have to stop or slow down behind vehicles turning left.

  • Improving the alignment of Bethel Road so vehicles approaching can see oncoming traffic better before turning.

project emails iconWe're planning to build and will have a better idea about the construction schedule and cost as we get further into design.

When construction starts, you can expect a road closure with a signed detour for about two to three weeks. Make sure you're signed up to get project updates​ to find out when the closure will start.

Past Meetings and Events

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Schedule​

Design: 2023-2025
Construction: 2026

Location

OR 99W |

​Bethel Road

Cost and Funding

Total cost: $4,602,117

Contacts & Media

project area map of OR 99W at Bethel Road intersection

Project Contacts

Maintenance & Operations Project Coordinator
Mike Metz
Email
michael.metz@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-509-0015

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

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Last Updated

7/16/2026 2:04 PM

Project Number

22708