ODOT Region 2 | May 17, 2019 | 5_81_R2

Linn, Benton, Lincoln and Polk Counties state highway construction update

The Oregon Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system. ODOT invests in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following are located in ODOT Region 2, Area/District 4, including projects in Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and Polk Counties. All work is dependent on weather conditions.

Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be available and identified through or around the work zones. For updates on traffic, Know Before You Go at TripCheck.com or call 511.

Linn County

OR 34: Seven Mile Lane to Sunset Drive paving
Crews are working 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday night, May 17 to Saturday morning.

Lanes are closed for paving with 24-hour work zone speed restrictions. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic. Work will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights. No work will be done Friday - Sunday.

OR 34 is being repaved and shoulder rumble strips added between Seven Mile Lane and Sunset Drive, east of Interstate 5 and west of Lebanon.

Work began May 5 and will be completed by June 5, 2019.
Jeff Shambaugh (503) 986-5764

NB I-5 Exit 233 to U.S. 20 ramp work
Crews will be working on the ramp May 28 through May 30 at night, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. There will be detours in place.
Shawn Martin (541) 967-2111

Benton County

U.S. 20 / OR 34: Philomath Blvd Apartments highway improvements
A left turn lane, a right turn lane and a pedestrian crossing are being constructed as part of the new apartment complex development between Corvallis and Philomath.

Work is anticipated to begin May 20. Work not impacting travel lanes can be expected during the day. Lane closures may occur between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Watch for flaggers controlling traffic.

Shawn Denney (541)757-4159, Carla Wahl (541) 757-4182

Lincoln County

OR 34: McKinney Slough Bridge replacement
The south half of the new structure is complete. Crews have begun work on constructing the north half. One lane, two-way traffic has been routed onto the completed half bridge. Traffic is controlled by a temporary signal or flaggers at all times. Expect minor delays.

An existing bridge near milepost 1.5 is being replaced with a new structure. This new structure is being constructed one half at a time. Due to limited working space one lane of traffic is closed for the duration of the project.
Steven Schultz (541) 757-4158

U.S. 101: Devil’s Lake Outlet, Schooner Cr & Siltcoos River Bridges
At D River Outlet, night work is complete for the season and work will continue during the day underneath the bridge. Short duration lane closures are allowed from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. but will only be needed on occasion. Work is expected to last until the spring of 2020.

Work at Schooner Creek Bridge is expected to start in July 2019. Expect minor delays.

This project includes the following improvements at each of the three bridges:

• Repair damaged concrete
• Install zinc anodes to the structures to protect them from the harsh coastal climate
• Replace bridge railings to meet current crash standards
• Install steel and titanium rebar to strengthen bridges

Steven Schultz (541) 757-4158

U.S. 101: Yaquina Bay Bridge painting
The eastern sidewalk is closed for the duration of the project. A temporary pedestrian crossing at the south end of the bridge will allow pedestrians to cross U.S. 101. At the north end, pedestrians can use the existing sidewalks under the bridge, which will be signed as the pedestrian detour route. This project is expected to last until October 2019. Expect minor delays.

Most of the work is under the bridge with no impact to traffic. There will be occasional nighttime lane closures to set up containment under the bridge and move equipment. Intermittent night work will continue with lane closures allowed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

This project is painting the steel bridge members under the roadway deck in two spans of the steel structure. These members are in need of additional protection from the harsh coastal environment.
Steven Schultz (541) 757-4158

OR 229 Paving Project
The Siletz Highway is being paved from the south end of the town of Siletz to the U.S. 20 Junction (mp 24.13 to mp 32.14). Work is done during the day, Monday through Thursday. Expect lane closures and up to 20 minute delays.

Work is scheduled to be completed by June 30.
Jeff Shambaugh (503) 986-5764