Expect Graham Road Closures in October; Project is Nearly Halfway Complete
Upcoming traffic shift and road closures
The new westbound I-84 bridge over Graham Road is now complete and eastbound I-84 traffic is scheduled to switch onto the adjacent temporary bridge the week of October 7, as weather allows. Expect nighttime I-84 eastbound closures with traffic using the Frontage Road during this work.
Work to demolish the old eastbound bridge is expected to take place the weekend of October 11.
In order to demolish the eastbound I-84 bridge, a full weekend closure of Graham Road may be required from 9 p.m. Friday, October 11 through 5 a.m. Monday, October 14. If demolition cannot be fully completed due to weather, additional closures may be required the following weekend (October 18-21).
While Graham Road is closed, northbound traffic will detour at Halsey Street to NE 238th Drive. Pedestrians will be directed to use Harlow Road.
Businesses are open
Local access to businesses on the Columbia River Highway and at the Columbia Gorge Outlets will remain open for northbound travelers on Graham Road. To access businesses on the north side of I-84 or west side of Graham Road, follow detour signs.
Learn more about Graham Road impacts and detours. Scheduled work is subject to change. Visit TripCheck.com for the most up-to-date information.
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Project nearly halfway complete
With I-84 traffic now traveling across the new westbound bridge, the project is nearly halfway complete. The opening marks the conclusion of four months of intensive work to demolish the old structure and build a new bridge over Graham Road. Once the remaining eastbound bridge is demolished, work will shift to building the eastbound structure.
Crews will also widen Graham Road under the bridges to accommodate the new vehicle lane, sidewalk and bike lane. Construction remains on schedule, and the contractor will work through the winter to be able to finish the project by winter 2020.
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How are things going so far?
As we look to the next project phase, we want to know what has gone well and what you think we could do better. If you have feedback about construction or the project process, please let us know by sending comments to i-84troutdale@ODOT.state.or.us.
For More Information
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Visit the website: i-84troutdale.org for information about detours.
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Sign up for updates at i-84troutdale.org. ODOT will email updates about detours and impacts throughout construction.
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Concerns about noise may be reported by using the project 24/7 noise hotline: 503-294-1326.
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Contact Katelyn Jackson, ODOT Community Affairs at
i-84troutdale@ODOT.state.or.us or 503-731-8503.
About the Project
The existing I-84 bridges over Graham Road are aging and the bridge surfaces are deteriorating. Where Graham Road passes under I-84 there are narrow shoulders, no sidewalks, and the vertical clearance is too short to safely accommodate large vehicles. Also, the two existing lanes under the bridges do not accommodate increased northbound traffic volumes caused by new development north of I-84.
This project will replace the I-84 bridges, widen Graham Road to three lanes, provide more vertical clearance for trucks, and improve walking and biking access under the bridges by adding a new sidewalk and bike lane.
Construction will continue through winter 2020.
For ADA Title II or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services or for additional information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or use the statewide Oregon Relay Service: 7-1-1.
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