Region 1: Portland metro area
November 27-December 4, 2021
Nov. 26, 2021
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There are three ways to learn about construction taking place the week of November 27-December 4, 2021.
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Visit TripCheck. Constantly updated with construction and crash data, TripCheck is the best way to learn about roadway conditions around the state.
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Scroll down to the highways listed below to see impacts that affect you. Construction information is shown for one week, giving you the most up-to-date information for targeted areas in the Portland metro area.
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Review this "quick glance" schedule. Construction information is shown for one week in a visual format, giving you information for targeted areas in the Portland metro area.
*Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other conditions.
Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Rose Quarter Investigations
Project Description: This project will conduct utility mapping, hazardous materials and soil sampling in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project area along I-5.
Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: www.i5RoseQuarter.org
Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Paving from I-205 to Wilsonville
Project Description: ODOT is repaving 5 miles of I-5 between the I-205 interchange and the Boone Bridge over the Willamette River.
Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: https://bit.ly/PavingI-5
Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – SW Portland Ramp Improvements
Project Description: ODOT is repairing three ramps that access I-5 in SW Portland. These structural improvements will maintain and extend the life of our roadway system and give travelers a smoother ride.
Traffic Impacts: Periodic shoulder closures.
Project website: https://bit.ly/swi-5repair
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Mitchell Point Tunnel
Project Description: The iconic Mitchell Point Tunnel was a highlight of the original Historic Highway, but the construction of Interstate 84 destroyed the tunnel. Now, we are constructing a new tunnel and Historic Highway State Trail segment adjacent to I-84 east near Exit 58.
Traffic Impacts: Rolling slowdowns Tuesday and Thursday between 9-11 a.m. from Cascade Locks to Memaloose State Park. Expect long delays.
I-84 Exit 58 to Mitchell Point Overlook closed around-the-clock.
Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=HCRHMP
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – A Better Red (TriMet)
Project description: TriMet is constructing a new bridge over I-84 at Gateway as part of its Better Red Project.
Traffic impacts: Nighttime single lane closures on I-84 west between Exit 2 and 9 beginning at 9 p.m.
Shoulder closure on I-205 north between Glisan Street and Exit 22, and on I-84.
Project website: https://trimet.org/betterred/
Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – Exit Ramps at Division Street
Project Description: ODOT is improving safety around the intersection of I-205, SE Division Street and SE 96th Avenue through lane and ramp reconfigurations, signal improvements, new accessible curb ramps, and buffered bike lanes.
Traffic Impacts: Periodic shoulder closures.
Project website: https://tinyurl.com/i205DivisionRamps
Interstate 205 – East Portland Freeway – Northbound Auxiliary Lane at Sunnybrook
Project description: ODOT improved safety and operations on Interstate 205 by building a northbound auxiliary lane between the Oregon 224 (Sunrise Expressway) on-ramp and the Sunnyside Road/Sunnybrook Boulevard interchange exit ramp (Exit 14). Work is underway on water treatment facilities.
Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts.
For more information: www.i205construction.org
U.S. 26 – Sunset Highway – Cornell Road to Sylvan interchange paving project
Project Description: We are improving approximately six miles of U.S. 26 by repaving both directions from Cornell Road to the Sylvan interchange, including several on- and off-ramps. We are also repairing bridges and bridge joints in the project area and upgrading curb ramps at each repaved on- and off-ramp to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
Traffic impacts: Nighttime single lane closures in both directions Monday.
Project website: bit.ly/us26pavingcornelltosylvan
U.S. 26 – Mt. Hood Highway – Paving from Weber to Cherryville
Project Description: ODOT is paving 2.1 miles of U.S. 26 between Weber Road and East Cherryville Drive east of Sandy in 2021. This project will also improve safety by replacing 1,000 feet of guardrail, upgrading 8,000 feet of median cable barrier, and replacing signs, striping and rumble strips in the area.
Traffic Impacts: Periodic daytime single lane closures Monday through 9 a.m. Friday.
Project Website: https://tinyurl.com/US26PavingAtCherryville
U.S. 30 BY – N Lombard Street – Safety Project
Project description: ODOT is building safety and travel-time predictability improvements for all travelers along U.S. 30 Bypass/North Lombard Street between North Fiske Avenue and North Boston Avenue. Construction impacts include lane closures through summer 2022.
Traffic impacts: Nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Periodic daytime lane closures. Pedestrian detours.
Project website: bit.ly/LombardSafetyProject
Oregon 8 – Adair and Baseline Streets – Sidewalk curb ramps
Project Description: This project rebuilds sidewalk curb ramps along OR 8 from N. 17th Avenue to Yew Street to meet ADA accessibility standards. Work will be complete the end of 2021.
Traffic Impacts: Periodic shoulder closures. Pedestrian detours.
Project website: www.R1ADA.org
Oregon 211 – Woodburn-Estacada Highway – Pedestrian and Bike Improvements
Project Description: ODOT, in partnership with the City of Molalla, is making pedestrian and bicycle improvements in Molalla along the north side of Oregon 211 between Oregon 213 and North Hezzie Lane. This project will enhance safety, operations, and efficiency for people walking, biking, driving, rolling, and using transit in the area.
Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: https://tinyurl.com/OR211improvements
Oregon 212 – Clackamas-Boring Highway – Improvements
Project Description: This project on OR 212 from I-205 to U.S. 26 through Damascus and Boring includes paving, upgrading accessible sidewalk ramps and installing a new bridge at North Fork Deep Creek. Work will be complete in fall 2021.
Traffic Impacts: Day and nighttime lane closures on OR 212 between I-205 and U.S. 26.
Daytime lane closures with traffic shifts from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Nighttime lane closures, traffic shifts and flaggers directing traffic from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Project Website: www.OR212Improvements.org
Various Highways – Region 1 Rumble Strips
Project Description: This project will install approximately 400 miles of rumble strips across 17 highways in the Portland metro area. These important safety treatments significantly reduce fatal and serious crashes on highways when drivers inadvertently depart their travel lane. Work will be complete in fall 2021.
Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: https://tinyurl.com/rumblesafety
Various Highways – Portland metropolitan bridge screening and rail retrofit
Project Description: This project will improve safety on twelve bridges over ODOT highways in the Portland metro area by installing new fencing that will prevent fallen or thrown objects from hitting the highways below. We will also install new railings on four bridges to bring the bridges up to current safety standards. Bridges are in Portland, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, Boring, and Lake Oswego and Tigard.
Traffic impacts: 24/7 right lane closure on Kruse Way over I-5.
Project website: tinyurl.com/r1BridgeScreening
Tips for driving safely in work zones
An inattentive driver is the most common cause of work zone crashes. Drivers and their passengers — not workers — make up the majority of work zone fatalities. What you can do:
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SLOW DOWN!
- Pay attention
- Obey signs and flaggers
Know before you go! Call 511 or visit www.TripCheck.com to check routes, work zones and road and weather conditions before you head out.
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