Jefferson County and the Oregon Department of Transportation to permanently close U.S. 97 access at Bear Drive east on May 25.

Last year, after extensive public outreach, Jefferson County and ODOT agreed to close SW Bear Drive and Eureka Lane at U.S. 97. Both intersections have a history of serious and fatal crashes. Poor visibility and being near the end of a passing lane create extra safety concerns.

On May 25, crews will install concrete barrier where Bear Drive east meets U.S. 97 closing the road. Bear Drive west and Eureka Lane were both closed in 2021. 

These closures will require traffic to choose alternate routes using Ford, Falcon, or Dover Lanes to enter or exit the highway. Crews recently finished paving at Ford and Falcon Lanes to support their increased use.

Design teams are already working on plans for the new turn lanes at Dover Lane and the more permanent closures of Bear Drive and Eureka Lane. Crews will begin this construction work in 2023. Click here for more information on this project. 

Questions?

Visit contact Kacey Davey, ODOT Public Information Officer at 541-280-2716 or by email at Kacey.L.Davey@odot.oregon.gov.

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1. See below for closure locations and alternate route options.

Visit our strategic action plan webpage to learn how we’re evolving to build
a modern transportation system based on sufficient funding and equity.

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