Region 4 Weekly Construction Update

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 05/24/2024 01:15 PM PDT

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May 24, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Region 4 Weekly Construction Update

Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon's future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The Dalles to Klamath Falls on the east side of the Cascades.

There are two ways to learn about construction taking place for the upcoming week.

1. Visit TripCheck.com. Constantly updated with construction and crash data, TripCheck is the best way to learn about road conditions around the state. Click on a traffic cone symbol on the map to see construction impacts for that area.

2. Scroll down to the counties and highways listed below to see impacts that could affect you. Construction information is shown for one week, giving you the most up-to-date information.

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

DESCHUTES COUNTY

U.S. 97 and U.S. 20 Bend North Corridor

Northbound traffic on U.S. 97 has been temporarily moved to the newly built U.S. 97 parkway on-ramp at Cooley Road. Vehicles along this route will travel on the newly built U.S. 97 on-ramp and tie back into the existing highway just north of Grandview Avenue. This will remain until all new northbound travel lanes are complete in July and is not expected to affect travel time for commuters.

The existing northbound U.S. 97 on-ramp at Empire Avenue has been closed and access temporarily moved to the newly built U.S. 97 parkway. Vehicles along this route will travel on the newly built U.S. 97 parkway to Robal lane, where they will reconnect with the existing highway at the stoplight. Travelers should expect congestion and are advised to take a different route when possible.

Travelers may encounter single lane nighttime closures on U.S. 97 from Empire Avenue to Grandview Drive between milepost 133.6 and milepost 135.8 for traffic control maintenance.

Jamison Road will be closed Monday through Friday while crews perform grading operations.

Crews are finishing miscellaneous clean-up work on U.S. 20 from Cooley Road to Robal Lane.

Crews continue work on the new Empire Avenue/3rd Street ramps east of Nels Anderson Road.

Crews continue to excavate, grade, wall work, and work on the bridge along the northbound U.S. 97 shoulder between Grandview Drive, Cooley Road, and Empire Avenue.

Earthwork, drainage, grading and paving continue east of Nels Anderson Road from Cooley Road to Empire Avenue.

Expected completion - December 2024

More project information here.

U.S. 20 at Locust Street Roundabout

Travelers will encounter daytime shoulder closures Tuesday to Friday on U.S. 20 as crews perform sidewalk and paving work.

North Locust Street will remain closed through Memorial Weekend. Travelers should follow the detour in place.

Expected completion - September 2024

More project information here.

OR 126: Redmond - Powell Butte

Travelers should expect lane closures with flaggers and a pilot car directing traffic from 6 pm to 6 am Tuesday to Friday for paving operations.

Expected completion - May 2025

More project information here.

OR 242: McKenzie Pass Pavement Preservation Project

Travelers will encounter daytime shoulder closures on U.S. 26 in Sisters Tuesday to Friday for Sidewalk operations. The gate will remain closed with no public access as crews will be working above the gate in preparation for paving.

Expected completion - December 2024

More project information here.

CROOK COUNTY

U.S. 26 Meadow Lakes Drive – Combs Flat Road (Prineville)

Travelers will encounter daytime shoulder closures and lane shifts Tuesday to Friday on U.S. 26 while crews perform excavation, drainage, sidewalk, paving and signal operations work.

Access from U.S. 26 (3rd Street) to Deer will be closed for intersection works with detours in place.

Claypool Street will have road closures for drainage installation.

More project information here.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY

U.S. 30: Cascade Avenue at Rand Road (Hood River)

Crews will be working on stripping and miscellaneous activities related to finishing the project. Travelers should expect flaggers directing traffic at the intersection as well as
intermittent eastbound lane closures, shifting traffic into the median lane and restricting left turns from U.S.30 onto Rand Road. Temporary crosswalks and pedestrian curb ramps are in place to direct pedestrians through the work zone. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists should use caution while traveling through the project.

Expected completion - May 2024.

More project information here.

OR 281 at Orchard Road

Travelers should anticipate flagging operations with single lane closures at the intersection of OR 281 (Tucker Rd) and Orchard Road daily between 5 am and 3:30 pm while crews perform paving operations. Please use caution while traveling through the project.

Expected completion - May 2024.

More project information here.

KLAMATH COUNTY

OR 140 at OR 66 Intersection Improvements

No work expected this week.

Expected completion - September 2024

OR 140 Brett Way Extension (South Klamath Falls Highway, MP 3.74 - 4.75)

No work expected this week.

More project information here.

Expected completion - September 2024

U.S. 97: OR 58 - California Border Project (The Dalles - California Highway, MP 252.44 - MP 278.81)

Plan ahead: Beginning July 8, U.S. 97 over Lakeport Boulevard will be fully closed for six weeks while crews replace the Pelican Bridge. Travelers should follow detours in place. Visit the project website for more information.

This project consists of bridge work on Lobert Bridge at milepost 252.5, Link River Bridge at milepost 275.03, Green Spring Bridge at milepost 277.12, Klamath River Bridge at milepost 278.81, and Pelican Bridge at milepost 272.99.

Pelican Bridge at MP 272.99:
Work continues on Lakeport Boulevard under U.S. 97 Pelican Bridge. Flaggers will be in place on Lakeport Boulevard to direct traffic. Travelers should expect minor delays.

Link River Bridge at MP 275.03:
Travel lanes have been shifted on Main Street. All bridge work will be done behind the barrier, no delays expected. Conger Avenue and George Nurse Way are closed for thru traffic. Travelers should follow the detour in place.

OR 140 at the Green Springs Bridge at MP 227.12:
Travel lanes have been shifted. All bridge work will be done behind the barrier. No delays expected.

Expected completion - June 2025

More project information here.

WASCO COUNTY (OR)/KLICKITAT (WA)

The Dalles (Columbia River) Bridge Project (U.S. 197: WA MP 0.57 I-84: MP 100.6-U.S. 197: OR MP 0.61 I-84: MP 102.2.)

Travelers will encounter single lane closures controlled by flaggers Monday night through Saturday morning between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. while crews perform finish work on the northbound sidewalk. Expect minimal delays and use caution while traveling through the work zone.

Expected completion - June 2024

More project information here.

Watch a video on this project here.