Project-Details

Pole Line Lane Rail Crossing (Haines)

Design Phase

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Haines, Baker)

We are designing a safety improvement project to eliminate the steep approach to the railroad crossing.

Railroad crossing on Pole Line Lane in Baker County.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

During construction, travelers can expect 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

Project design 2024-2025.

Project to bid December 2025.

Construction 2026.

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 project is estimated to cost $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

10/30/2025 12:31 PM

Project Number

23045