ODOT Region 4 Weekly Construction Report

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Central Oregon Road Construction UPDATE: Week of August 15, 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

 

US 97: Romaine Village Way to Lava Butte

 

Construct widening of west side shoulder, slopes, install median barrier, and paving.

 

For the week of Aug 15th, 2016. Will begin southbound lane and shoulder paving on the US97 Romaine Village to Lava Butte median safety project. Southbound right lane closure will remain in place.

 

US97 @ Wickiup Jct. (La Pine)

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

 

For the week of Aug 15th, 2016. Bridge work will continue.

 

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

 

Reconstruct of George Millican Road from MP 0.17 to 1.50

 

For the week of Aug 15th, 2016. The Contractor will be working on Millican Road in the area of MP 0.17 to 1.50 removing asphalt surface and regrading existing roadway. Traffic will be driving on gravel surface and can expect up to 20 minute delays.

 

OR126: US20-Helmholtz

Chip Seal project

 

For the week of August 15th, 2016. Chip sealing OR 126 between Sisters and Redmond. Crews plan to begin the chip seal near Redmond then work west towards Sisters.

Traffic impacts: On Monday, August 15th & Tuesday, August 16th, travelers can expect up to 45 minute delays between SW Cline Falls Road and SW Helmholtz Way.

In the rural section between Redmond & Sisters, motorists can expect delays up to 20 minutes during the chip seal placement which will occur on August 17/18 & 22/23.

 

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, sign 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.

 

http://www.blymtn.com

 

 

WASCO COUNTY

 

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 August 15, 2016. The Contractor will not be working on site.

 

I-84 will be reduced to a single lane in both the east and westbound direction. Speeds have been reduced to 50mph through the construction zone. Work hours: Sunday 7pm to Friday 11am.

 

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

 

US97 Biggs-Spanish Hollow Creek

Chip Seal Project

 

For the week of August 15th, 2016. The contractor will not be working on site.

 

 

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