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Pole Line Lane Rail Crossing (Haines)

Project Completed

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Haines, Baker)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We eliminated the steep approach to the railroad crossing and added new signs.


Railroad crossing on Pole Line Lane in Baker County.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

No traffic impacts. Pole Line Lane and U.S. 30 are now open.​

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 completed.

Details

About

​The Pole Line Lane railroad crossing is in Baker County.Enlarged project map. 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

N/A |

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.​

Contractor

​Michael Becker General Contractor, LLC | La Grande, OR

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

5/15/2026 3:09 PM

Project Number

23045