No rolling slowdowns Thursday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 26
Crews have been blasting a small portion in the center of the future tunnel entrances at Mitchell Point. For the next week, crews will drill out rock to widen the construction area to the full tunnel diameter of 18 feet.
On Thursday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 26, there will not be rolling slowdowns on I-84.
Check TripCheck.com for real-time traffic updates.
 A view of the progress on the east entrance to the future Mitchell Point Tunnel. Stone masonry will be placed on the face of the tunnel entrance, including along the areas impacted by construction
Creating a new Mitchell Point Tunnel
Construction for a new tunnel at Mitchell Point is underway. Crews are using drilling and rock blasting to from the new 655-foot tunnel with five arched windows.
Mitchell Point was the site of an iconic tunnel on the Historic Columbia River Highway with its five arched windows overlooking the Columbia River. Constructed in 1915, the tunnel was closed in 1953 because it could no longer accommodate high traffic volumes and car sizes. It was destroyed in 1966 to widen the water-level highway, now Interstate 84. The historic tunnel was 390-feet long.
Travel the Gorge frequently?
Over the next several years, we have many construction projects planned on Interstate 84 between Interstate 205 and Hood River, and on the Historic Columbia River Highway between Troutdale and Hood River.
Each project brings benefits to residents, businesses and visitors by increasing safety, extending the lifespan of the highways or completing a gap in walking and biking infrastructure.
View more information about upcoming work and confirm you are set to receive project updates through email.
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