Project-Details

Pole Line Lane Rail Crossing (Haines)

Design Phase

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Haines, Baker)

We are constructing a safety improvement project that will eliminate the steep approach to the railroad crossing.

Railroad crossing on Pole Line Lane in Baker County.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

No traffic impacts at this time. Construction is now scheduled to begin late April.
Travelers can expect a full two-week closure early in construction.

Construction Impacts

During construction, we will have a full closure on U.S. 30 and Pole Line Lane with a detour.

Meetings and Events

We held an online open house March 24-April 6, 2025.

You can still access the open house but the comment section is closed. Send your questions and thoughts to the project contact listed to the right.

Schedule

Construction is scheduled to begin late April and be completed in May.

Details

About

The Pole Line Lane railroad crossing is in Baker County. It is located 3.5 miles south of Haines, and 5.5 miles north of Baker City, near the intersection with U.S. 30, milepost 44.

For this project, we will:

Eliminate the steep approach.
Pave the section of road surrounding the railroad crossing and tie into U.S. 30.
Add new signs.

Union Pacific Railroad operates the rail and owns the right of way.

Baker County owns and maintains Pole Line Lane.

Location

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Pole Line Lane (at intersection with U.S. 30, mileposts 43.90 to 44.10).

Cost and Funding

The estimated project cost through construction is $1.9 million.

Contacts & Media

Project Contact

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

Last Updated

4/1/2026 11:37 AM

Project Number

23045