Full closure weekends of The Dalles Bridge are coming to an end this spring

Dec. 20, 2022

For more information, contact Kacey Davey (Kacey.L.Davey@odot.oregon.gov), 541-280-2716

The Dalles – Since 2021, crews have been working to replace the driving surface of The Dalles Bridge over the Columbia River, and now the end is in sight. Travelers have patiently experienced full weekend bridge closures that were extended into this winter when the project fell behind schedule. 

We are now anticipating that full weekend bridge closures will be complete by the end of February 2023, pending any winter weather delays. The bridge will remain open for the upcoming Christmas and New Year's weekends. 

Full weekend closures are ending soon, but construction continues until the end of April when the project will be complete. Bridge users should expect two consecutive weekends in April with nighttime only closures (8 p.m. to 6 a.m.). These two weekends with nighttime only closures are needed to place a smooth, continuous concrete surface over the entire length of the bridge. The dates for the two April weekends will be announced this spring. 

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to finish this project. For more bridge construction information, take a look at this video.

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  Kacey Davey, Public Information Officer
  Kacey.L.Davey@odot.oregon.gov
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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 at Kim@commuteoptions.org. 

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1. For more information about this project visit our website.

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