Region 4 Weekly Construction Update

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 06/28/2024 02:40 PM PDT

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June 28, 2024 - July 5, 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

On June 28, northbound U.S. 97 traffic will be switched onto the new northbound highway alignment with temporary striping under lane closures.

Travelers may encounter single lane nighttime closures on U.S. 97 from Empire Avenue to Grandview Drive Sunday night to Wednesday night while crews perform traffic control maintenance and demolition operations.

Jamison Road will be closed Sunday through Wednesday while crews perform grading operations.

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

Crews will perform demolition and grading on the southbound shoulder of U.S. 97 from Grandview to Robal Lane, as well as on the median of the existing 97 business parkway.

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

Expected completion - December 2024

More project information here.

U.S. 20: 3rd Street - 15th Street (Greenwood, Bend) Project

Crews will be performing daytime shoulder closures on U.S. 20 Monday to Wednesday for sidewalk operations.

Expected completion- December 2024

More project information here.

U.S. 20 at Locust Street Roundabout

Travelers will encounter daytime shoulder closures Monday to Wednesday on U.S. 20 as crews perform sidewalk and paving operations.

There are no left turns at Locust Street and Hood Avenue with detours in place as roundabout work continues.

Expected completion - September 2024

More project information here.

OR 126: Redmond - Powell Butte

Crews will be performing nighttime lane closures from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on OR 126 Sunday night to Wednesday morning for line marking operations.

Expected completion - May 2025

More project information here.

OR 242: McKenzie Pass Pavement Preservation Project

Crews will be performing lane closures on OR 242 in Sisters and at the pass Monday to Wednesday for paving operations. Paving will occur at the pass with no public access. The pass is not expected to re-open until July 4.

Expected completion - December 2024

More project information here.

CLACKAMAS COUNTY

OR 35: U.S. 26 Overcrossing Bridge (Mt. Hood Highway)

Travelers will encounter shoulder closures on U.S. 26 as well as intermittent flagging between 4 a.m. and 11 a.m. on both U.S.26 and OR 35.

Expected Completion - May 2025.

More project information here.

CROOK COUNTY

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

Crews will be performing daytime shoulder closures and lane shifts on U.S. 26 Monday to Wednesday for excavation, drainage, sidewalk, paving and signal operations. Claypool Street and 4th Street will have lane closures for drainage installation

Access from U.S. 26 (3rd Street) to Deer is scheduled to re-open Tuesday. Travelers should expect ongoing road closures on Claypool St for drainage works.

More project information here.

GILLIAM COUNTY

OR 206: Rock Creek Bridge Project

Crews will be onsite installing temporary water management and conducting fish salvage operations Monday through Wednesday. There are no anticipated impacts to traffic. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the project.

Plan Ahead: A three-week long full closure of OR 206 at Rock Creek Bridge (10.6 miles east of Condon) is expected to begin July 15. Please visit the project website for more the most up to date information.

Expected completion - November 2024

More project information here.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

U.S. 26: Wapinitia Junction - Warm Springs River Sec.

Drivers should anticipate single lane closures controlled by flaggers on U.S. 26 & OR 216 nightly, between 7p.m. and 7a.m for paving operations. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone.

Expected completion- August 2024

More project information here.

KLAMATH COUNTY

OR 140 at OR 66 Intersection Improvements

No work expected this week.

Expected completion - September 2024

More project information here.

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)

With the holiday this week, work is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday only.

Pelican Bridge at MP 272.99:
Work continues on Lakeport Boulevard under U.S. 97 Pelican Bridge. Lakeport will be closed Monday and Tuesday; travelers should follow detours in place.

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.

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.

Expected completion - June 2025

More project information here.

VARIOUS HIGHWAYS

All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) Intersection Upgrades Project (U.S. 97 at milepost 120.96 - 121.48, U.S. 26 at milepost 112.48, U.S.197 at milepost 0.78 - 1.55)

No work expected this week.

More project information here