ODOT Region 2 | Feb. 8, 2021 | 2_18 _ R2_A4

The Oregon Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system. The following roadway improvement projects are located in ODOT Region 2, Area/District 4: Linn, Benton, Lincoln and Polk counties.

U.S. 101: Devil’s Lake Outlet, Schooner Creek and Siltcoos River Bridges

Project Description: This project will repair and install corrosion protection on three bridges.

Traffic Impacts: Closures and work are weather dependent.

Devil’s Lake Outlet: The eastern bridge rail and sidewalk is being replaced and the sidewalk is closed during construction.

Schooner Creek Bridge: The western bridge rail and portions of the sidewalk are being removed, and new sidewalk and rail will be installed in several phases. Occasional night lane closures occur when concrete pours are needed. New guardrail and sidewalk work will begin on the northwest corner of the bridge. The western sidewalk is closed while the bridge rail is replaced. Expect minor delays.

Siltcoos River Bridge: Concrete repair and reinforcement work is underway under the bridge.  The bridge is one lane with traffic being controlled by a temporary traffic signal. The contactor is grinding  asphalt off the deck Monday, Feb 8. Flaggers will control traffic. The east railing will be removed.

Project Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=18599

Yaquina Bay Bridge (Newport)

Project Description: This four-year project is replacing the existing corrosion protection system on the bridge and making seismic upgrades.

Traffic Impacts: Most work will take place under the bridge with little impact to traffic. Occasional night lane closures are needed to set up scaffolding and move equipment into place. The eastern sidewalk will close soon for the duration of the project. A pedestrian detour will be installed in mid-February, including a temporary flashing beacon crossing, at the south end of the bridge.

Construction equipment is near the end of the public pier, where it will be for the duration of the project. It will only be used during the day, but is noisy.

Project Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20109

I-5: North Albany – Halsey Pavement Preservation Project

Project Description: The project is repairing damaged concrete, removing outdated expansion joints, and grinding the concrete surface to eliminate ruts. Most work is complete.  Remaining work includes reinstalling rumble strips and permanent striping.  The project is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2021.

Traffic Impacts: The project is on hold until the late spring when the weather improves. When construction commences there will be minor delays with nighttime lane closures in both the southbound and northbound directions between milepost 235 and milepost 216. Work is weather dependent.

Lane closures will typically run Sunday through Thursday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Project Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=18709

OR 99W Curb Ramp Project – SE Chapman Place to SW McKenzie Ave (Corvallis)

Project Description: This project will construct new ADA ramps at 17 existing street corners in South Corvallis beginning in February. An additional 35 locations will start in July. ​

Traffic Impacts: There will be lane closures on OR 99W between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., expect delays. Work will occur at multiple locations at the same time, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Project Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22117

Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be available and identified through or around work zones.​​