About
OR 207 is a state highway of regional significance. It connects Hermiston with I-84 to the southwest and U.S. 730 to the northeast. OR 207 serves as a major route through the Hermiston urban area with an increasing amount of urban residential development.
The project area stretches along two sections of Southwest 11th Street, from Elm Avenue to Orchard Avenue, and between Highland Avenue and Joseph Avenue.
Sidewalks and bike lanes along the corridor between Elm Avenue to the north and Joseph Avenue to the south are intermittent.
Residents that rely on bicycling and walking must use narrow paved or gravel shoulders to access transit stops, schools, health care facilities and retail businesses along portions of the corridor.
This project improves access for people walking, biking and taking public transit on OR 207 (Southwest 11th Street).
Proposed project scope:
- Elm Avenue to Orchard Avenue.
- Construct new sidewalk to fill gaps on the west side of OR 207.
- Highland Avenue to Joseph Avenue.
- Construct new sidewalk to fill gaps on both sides of OR 207.
- Eliminate on-street parking.
- Stripe a center turn lane and 6-foot bike lane.
Location
OR 207
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Mileposts 8-9.
Elm Avenue to Orchard Avenue.
Highland Avenue to Joseph Avenue.
Cost and Funding
The estimated cost through pre-construction is $3.6 million.
Additional Information
Upcoming work
We will be drilling in a few locations along OR 207 (SW 11th Street) between Highland Avenue and Joseph Avenue to understand the ground beneath the roadway before we move forward with final project design.
Crews will drill small test holes to check if the ground is strong enough for planned improvements. The tests will also show how rainwater moves through the soil.
We will test locations where retaining walls may be built on SW 11th Street and where stormwater will be managed using underground injection control (UIC) systems. These systems help rainwater soak safely into the ground instead of flooding streets.
Drilling locations
What to expect during drilling
- Crews working Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Potential weekend work if needed.
- Short-term lane shifts, shoulder closures and reduced speeds.
- A single-lane closure at SW 11th and W Division Avenue with multiple flaggers to direct traffic.
- Temporary sidewalk and bike lane detours, with flaggers helping pedestrians navigate work zones.
- Construction noise – drilling activities can be noisy at times.
Future outreach and public participation
We will continue providing updates as project design progresses. We plan to hold a public open house in mid- to late 2027 to share project details and answer questions. We will share more information about this opportunity when we have a schedule.