ODOT Region 4 Weekly Construction Report

UPDATE: Week of May 2, 2016

 For further information contact:

Peter Murphy

541-388-6224

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is continuing to invest in Oregon’s future with roadway improvement projects throughout Oregon’s central region (ODOT Region 4). ODOT is committed to providing a safe, efficient transportation system. The following projects reflect ODOT’s commitment to make improvements as traffic numbers rise and to make the roadways safer and more efficient for drivers. All work is dependent on weather conditions. Red denotes new or updated information.

DESCHUTES COUNTY

US97 @ Wickiup Jct. (La Pine)

Project Consists of Bridge, Earthwork, and Drainage along US97.

For the week of May 2nd, 2016. Contractor placing embankment on the East and West side of the BNSF tracks on the new mainline. Contractor to form and pour a portion of bent 1 crash wall Wednesday. The MSE wall 2 will be ongoing for the next couple of weeks.

 

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/pages/us97_wickiup_jct/us97_wickiup_jct.aspx

Sunriver to Lava Butte Multi-Use Path Project

Construction of a Multi-Use Paved Path from Cascade Road in Sunriver to Benham East Day Use Area and Lava Lands Visitor Center.

No work this week.

 

KLAMATH COUNTY

OR 140: Ritter Rd. – Deer Run Rd. (Bly Mtn.)

This project will reconstruct 9.2 miles of OR 140 in the Bly Mountain area (from Ritter Road to Deer Run Road). The intersection of OR 140 and the Bly Mountain Cutoff Road will be realigned.

 

Excavation, Embankment, Aggregate Base placement, Pipe work.

One lane traffic controlled by Flaggers and Pilot Cars 24/7

Expect delays up to 20 minutes.

http://www.blymtn.com

 

LAKE COUNTY

US395: Alkali Lake – Lake Abert

Paving, Guardrail Installation and shoulder work.

One Lane Traffic controlled by Flaggers and Pilot cars 24 hours / 7 days a week. Paving, Guardrail Installation and shoulder work.

One Lane Traffic controlled by Flaggers and Pilot cars 24 hours / 7 days a week..

Expect delays up to 20 minutes

Expect delays up to 20 minutes.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/Pages/US395-AlkaliLake-LakeAbert.aspx

 

WASCO COUNTY

I-84: The Dalles – Fifteenmile Creek MP 83.5 – 88.5

Wildish Standard Paving Company will be replacing the concrete pavement located on Interstate 84 within the city limits of The Dalles. They will also be constructing a new bridge on I-84 over Threemile Creek. The work will take place in stages in order to minimize delays and ensure that both freeway lanes are open in each direction during peak traffic volumes.

For the week of May 1st, 2016. The contractor will be concrete paving and performing some minor traffic control adjustments. Also, the contractor will continue bridge work at the 3-mile creek bridge structure.

I-84 is reduced to a single lane in both the east and westbound direction. Speeds have been reduced to 50mph through the construction zone.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/Pages/I84-TheDalles-FifteenmileCr.aspx

I-84: Mosier to The Dalles

Project consists of paving, and the installation of new median barrier.

For the week of May 1st, 2016. The Contractor will be removing the old substandard barrier and the median asphalt. After the contractor has removed all materials, they will install new asphalt and barrier in the median throughout the project.Single lane closures will be from MP 80 - MP 82 .

I-84 will be reduced to a single lane in both the East and West bound direction.

Project work hours: Sunday 7:00pm to Friday 11:00am -- Daytime

 

US 97: Moro to Madras

KERR Contractors will be replacing 29 miles of pavement on U.S. 97 between Grass Valley (MP 27.1) and Shaniko (MP 56.7). The project also includes the construction of passing lanes between MP 43.8 and MP 45.4, installation of new highway signs between Moro and Madras, and adding ADA compliant sidewalk ramps in Grass Valley.

For the week of May 1st, 2016. The Contractor will continue Asphalt paving the final lift at approx. MP37- MP47.

 

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/Pages/US97-Moro-Madras.aspx

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