June 19, 2024 - July 26, 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 the evening of Friday July 26, southbound traffic on U.S. 97 will be permanently shifted to the newly built southbound U.S. 97 parkway with temporary striping. Travelers should expect single lane closures. 

Travelers will encounter single lane closures on US97 from Empire to Grandview for traffic control maintenance and sidewalk demolition/grading.

Jamison Road will be closed Monday through Friday while crews perform grading operations between Jamison and U.S. 20.

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

Crews will be performing demolition and grading on SB shoulder of US 97 from Grandview to Robal.

Crews will be performing excavation, grading, wall, paving, and bridge work on U.S. 97 between Grandview and Cooley and Empire.

Crews will be performing demolition, grading, and flatwork on the sidewalks of existing 97 business park.

Expected completion - December 2024

More project information here.

U.S. 97: Lower Bridge Way - NW10th Street (Terrebonne) 

Construction will begin this week. Crews will be performing daytime shoulder closures on U.S. 97 for signage work.

Expected completion- May 2026.

More project information here.. 

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

Crews will be performing nighttime lane closures on U.S. 20 (Greenwood) Monday to Friday for sidewalk operations from 3rd to 15th Street. Moderate delays expected.

Expected completion- December 2024

More project information here.

U.S. 20 at Locust Street Roundabout

Travelers will encounter daytime shoulder closures with minor delays Monday to Friday 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.

Plan Ahead: Traffic switch expected the week of July 29.

Expected completion - September 2024

More project information here.

OR 126: Redmond - Powell Butte

Crews will be performing nighttime lane closures Sunday night to Friday morning for excavation, drainage and sidewalks from U.S. 97 to Veterans Way. Moderate delays expected.

Expected completion - May 2025

More project information here.

OR 242: McKenzie Pass Pavement Preservation Project

Crews will be performing daytime lane closures Monday to Friday for shoulder and signage operations. Minor delays expected.

Expected completion - December 2024

More project information here.

CLACKAMAS COUNTY

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

Crews will be performing bridge deck demolition. Travelers should expect single lane closures controlled by portable traffic signals on 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 Friday for excavation, drainage, sidewalk, paving and signal operations.

Travelers can expect ongoing road closures on Claypool Street for drainage works.

Access from U.S. 26 (3rd St) to Harwood is scheduled to be closed 7p.m. Wednesday to Friday 7a.m.  

More project information here.

Expected completion- November 2024.

GILLIAM COUNTY

OR 206: Rock Creek Bridge Project

Crews will be onsite installing temporary water management, conducting fish salvage
operations and constructing access for drilling equipment. Motorists should anticipate a full shut-down of OR 206 to begin on Monday, July 22. A temporary detour for emergency personnel and equipment will be in place to accommodate nearby fire-fighting operations.

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 Monday July 22. 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.

Motorists should anticipate single lane closures controlled by flaggers on U.S. 26 & OR 216, Sunday night through Friday morning, between 7p.m. and 7a.m. while crews are onsite conducting mainline paving operations. Please 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)

Pelican Bridge at MP 272.99:

U.S. 97 over Lakeport Boulevard is fully closed while crews replace the bridge. Lakeport Boulevard will also be closed; use signed detours. Traffic will be controlled by flagging at the Biehn Street/Oregon Avenue Intersection and the Oregon Avenue/Hwy 97 Intersection 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., travelers should expect 20-minute 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.

Expected completion - June 2025

More project information here. 

U.S. 97: SCL Crescent - Willamette Highway 58 Junction Section

Crews will be performing night paving work controlled by flaggers and pilot car from 7p.m. to 7a.m. Monday night through Friday morning. Travelers should expect 20-minute delays.

Expected completion- October 2024

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)

Crews will be performing shoulder closures on U.S. 97 in Redmond for signage work. 
Minimal delays expected.

More project information here

Questions or comments?

Meghan Blyth, community affairs coordinator 

541-316-3941 or Meghan.L.Blyth@odot.oregon.gov

For current road and weather conditions visit TripCheck.com or call 511

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