Full closure weekends ending early on The Dalles Bridge, but more to come after Labor Day

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The Dalles Bridge

Full closure weekends ending early on The Dalles Bridge, but more to come after Labor Day

April 29, 2022

For more information, contact Kacey Davey, 541-280-2716

The Dalles – Crews are still working hard to replace the bridge deck on U.S. 197 over the Columbia River, but will not wrap up work by Memorial Day as they’d originally planned.

The last weekend closure before summer will happen 8 p.m. Thursday May 5 through 6 a.m. Monday May 9.

Weekend closures will pause during the summer so the road can better handle increased traffic from tourists, wildfire responders and agricultural workers.

Through mid-July, crews will continue nightly single lane closures while they work. 

Weekend closures will resume after Labor Day. Without these closures, there is no other way for crews to complete the complex deck replacement. These weekend closures ensure that the bridge won’t be closed entirely for an extended period of time. 

ODOT will continue to meet with stakeholders over the next two months to review emergency operations and to discuss how to reduce the impacts caused by this delayed project completion.

ODOT will share a revised construction schedule this summer.

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Rideshare options

Are you impacted by The Dalles bridge closure for work, school, or play? ODOT is partnering with Commute Options to help people get where they need to go during construction. Check out your ride match options! Make new friends, save gas, and share the ride. Click here to explore more on Get There Oregon's website . You can also contact Kim with Commute Options for more information on this program. 
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