ODOT Region 4 Weekly Construction Report

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Central Oregon Road Construction UPDATE: Week of March 28, 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 March 28th, 2016. Contractor placing embanckment on the East side of the BNSF tracks on mainline. Bent 2 Footing will be formed, reinforcement bar installed, and a tentative concrete pour date of Friday April 1 for the Footing. The excavation for the MSE Wall on the East side of the BNSF tracks will begin.

 

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.

For the week of March 28th, 2016. Contractor erecting the support posts so that the informational panels can be installed.

This work will have no impact to motor vehicle traffic.

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, paving.

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

Construction work will resume on 3/21/2016. Asphalt Grinding, Concrete Stabilization work, Paving.

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

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 March 28th, 2016. Traffic has been shifted into a new configuration around Exit 87. Also, additional minor traffic lane adjustments will take place throughout the project. Please use caution. The contractor will be constructing the final stage of the 3 - Mile Creek bridge. Other minor construction will occur throughout the project.

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

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 March 28th, 2016. The Contractor will be performing some aggregate processing in King Quarry. No other work is being performed onsite. There will be no delays to motorists.

 

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

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