ODOT Region 4 Weekly Construction Update

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 04/14/2017 09:53 AM PDT

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Central Oregon Road Construction UPDATE: Week of April 17, 2017

 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)

For the week of April 17th, 2017. Rebar installation for the bridge as well as other miscellaneous bridge work will be occurring all week. All work will be occurring off of the current highway alignment, therefore, no delays are expected.

US20 @ Barclay (Sister) Project

For the week of April 17th, 2017. The contractor will open the Barclay Road closure to a right in / right out only on Monday morning. Due to the contractor working in the center median section of the highway, McKinney Butte will be a Right in / Right out as well.

The work in the median area of the highway will be to perform excavation, grading, and Concrete Paving for the new roadway, and other miscellaneous work to complete this section of the project. There is also the potential for some night time work later in the week to facilitate stage construction and perform work during lower traffic volume periods.

No delays are anticipated during daytime hours next week and up to 20 minute delays for nighttime work.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

 

US26: Gumwood Lane - Earl Street Sec.

For the week of April 17th, 2017. The contractor will be constructing the Gumwood improvements during the daytime. These improvements include excavating, grading, placing base rock, and paving.

 

Starting Monday night at 8 pm the contractor will beginning grinding and paving operations on US26. Delay could be up to 20 minutes at night and no delay during daytime after 8 am. Gumwood will remain closed throughout the week.

 

WASCO COUNTY

I84: Mosier - The Dalles Sec.

For the week of April 16th, 2016. The Contractor will be performing single lane closures on I-84 EB & WB between MP 84 - MP 76 from 7pm to 7am.

Also, the Contractor will be working on the ramp shoulders from 7pm-10pm and closing the ramps from 10pm to 5am.

  • Exit 76 WB on and off will be closed April 16th from 10pm - 5am
  • Exit 76 EB on and off will be closed April 17th & 18th from 10pm - 5am
  • Exit 82 EB on and off will be closed April 19th & 20th from 10pm - 5amPlease plan your trip accordingly.

Speeds have been reduced to 50mph through the construction zone.

 

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