Project-Details

I-84: Farewell Bend - N. Fork Jacobsen Gulch

Construction Phase

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Malheur)

We are repaving 16 miles of I-84 and rebuilding approaches that connect I-84 to the Olds Ferry Interchange Bridge at milepost 356. We will update the weigh-in-motion system at the Farewell Bend Port of Entry (POE). Other project elements include installing lights at chain-up areas, adding new variable message signs, and upgrading guardrail.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

Daytime lane and shoulder closures in both directions between Exit 353 and Exit 356.

Traffic is in a right‑lane/right‑lane pattern from Farewell Bend (Exit 353) to the Weiser Interchange (Exit 356).
Traffic shift near milepost 360.
On 3‑Mile Hill, between mileposts 356–360, expect:

One downhill lane.
Two uphill lanes.

Ramp closures - WB off-ramp at Exit 356 to OR 201 is closed until end of October/early November.

Construction Impacts

To safely accommodate work on I-84, we are using crossovers to shift traffic onto the opposite lanes when one side of the highway is closed for work.

Crossovers:

Maintain traffic flow and minimize disruptions during lane closures.
Protect workers from live traffic.
Provide access for construction vehicles or emergency services.

Schedule

For the week of Oct. 26:

Lanes on I-84 between mileposts 356-360. All traffic was shifted to the EB side of I-84 between MP 356 - 360 in a 2 lane configuration EB up 3 -Mile Hill and one lane WB down 3-Mile Hill.

This is expected to remain in place until end of October/early November.

Between I-84 mileposts 353-356 traffic is in the WB right lane and EB right lane for work on the concrete barrier and median paving.

This configuration will remain in place until early November 2026.

Ramp closures:

WB off-ramp at Exit 356 is closed until early November.

The schedule is subject to change.

Details

About

This section of highway was paved in 2003. Due to its age, the pavement now requires extensive repairs. If left unaddressed, this section will continue to deteriorate. Poor pavement leads to frequent and costly maintenance, decreases safety, increases vehicle operating costs, and results in higher repair costs in the future.

We will update the weigh-in-motion system at the Farewell Bend Port of Entry (POE) by replacing sensors in the pavement. We will also install a new weigh-in-motion system with a signal on the ramp.

This system will significantly reduce the number of vehicles that need to be weighed at the POE, thereby alleviating congestion on I-84. Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) Enforcement will be able to efficiently process more vehicles.

Other project elements include:

Addition of variable message signs.
New westbound chain-up area lighting.
Guardrail upgrades.

Location

I-84 |

Between milepost 352, at the Baker/Malheur county line, to milepost 368, 3.5 miles northwest of Exit 371 to Stanton Boulevard.

U.S. 30 | Mileposts 10.5 to 11, at the Farewell Bend Port of Entry.

Cost and Funding

The project is estimated to cost between $40 million and $42 million.

Contractor

HP Civil Inc. | Salem, OR.

Additional Information

Photo of concrete paving machine on I-84 near Farewell Bend, Exit 353. July 2026.

Concrete paving machine on I-84 near Farewell Bend.

Contacts & Media

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

10/23/2026 9:38 AM

Project Number

22919