ODOT Eastern Oregon Construction Update Report for September

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 09/01/2023 01:17 PM PDT

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Sept. 1, 2023

Construction Update Report

For information contact:

Vicki Moles | 541-620-4527 | vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov

The Oregon Department of Transportation's Eastern Oregon Region 5 is charged with the safe and effective construction, operation, and maintenance of U.S. and state highways. Region 5 serves the eastern Oregon counties of Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Baker, Grant, Harney and Malheur.

The following is a summary of projects in Eastern Oregon for 2023.

All work is dependent on weather conditions, and schedules are subject to change.

Expect heavier traffic during the Labor Day weekend as the summer travel season winds down. Some projects will have active work zones on Friday, so please stay alert and slow down when you see construction signs and orange cones. Please watch for crews, equipment and flaggers.

Current and Upcoming Projects

Many of our projects to fix pavement, bridges and update curb ramps are still in progress. We have one scheduled to begin mid-September.

  • A one-week road closure on OR 204 (Weston-Elgin Highway) begins Sept. 11.

Curb Ramp Upgrade Projects

  • ADA upgrades in Baker City, Milton-Freewater, Pilot Rock and Ukiah are in progress and expected to finish this fall.
  • Upcoming ADA upgrades include:
    • Athena, Burns and Hines: work is expected to begin mid-September.
    • Jordan Valley and Huntington: work is expected to begin late September.
    • Grant County: work is expected to begin fall 2024.

Click here for a list of all scheduled highway construction projects in Eastern Oregon for 2023.