August 2, 2024 - August 9, 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 U.S. 97 from Empire to Grandview for traffic control maintenance and sidewalk demolition/grading.

Lane closures will be taking place for existing 97 demolition, bridge underdeck lighting, barrier construction, and traffic control device maintenance.

Jamison Road will be closed Sunday through Saturday 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 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) 

Crews will be performing daytime shoulder closures on U.S. 97 and on local roads for earthwork operations.

Expected completion- May 2026.

More project information here. 

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

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

The roundabout will open to all traffic on the evening of Monday July 29. Travelers should expect nighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday for pavement marking operations. Access to South Locust Street and Hood Avenue will close with detours in place until these roads are completed in September. 

Expected completion - October 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 and nighttime lane closures Sunday to Wednesday for pavement marking operations. Delays are expected between 7p.m. and 7a.m.

Expected completion - December 2024

More project information here.

CLACKAMAS COUNTY

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

Crews will be pouring a new bridge deck. 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 nighttime lane closures Monday to Friday for excavation, drainage, sidewalk, paving and signal operations. Moderate delays are expected.
Travelers can expect nighttime lane closures at U.S. 26 (3rd St) and Main Monday - Friday. Claypool St Street will have lane closures for drainage installation.

More project information here.

Expected completion- November 2024.

GILLIAM COUNTY

OR 206: Rock Creek Bridge Project

OR 206 at Rock Creek Bridge (10.6 miles east of Condon at milepost 51.67) will be fully closed to all traffic for three weeks beginning Monday July 29. A signed detour will direct all traffic around the project on OR 19 & OR 207 with message board notifications to alert drivers of the closure in Condon and Heppner. 

Crews will be performing bridge demolition.

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 paving approaches and chain-up areas, laying out striping, and installing guardrails. 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)

No work expected this week.

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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