August 23, 2024 - August 30, 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 

The following ramps will be closed for the weekend beginning Friday 8/23 at 8p.m. through Monday 8/26 at 5 a.m. for bridge overlay work. Signed detours will be in place:

• 3rd Street to Westbound U.S. 20 ramp
• Southbound U.S. 97B to Eastbound U.S. 20 / 3rd Street ramp

Travelers will encounter single lane closures on U.S. 97 from Empire to Grandview Monday through Thursday night for traffic control maintenance and sidewalk demolition/grading.

Crews will be performing miscellaneous clean-up work on U.S. 20 from Cooley to Robal, and demolition, grading, and flatwork on the southbound shoulder of U.S. 97 from Grandview to Robal.
Crews will be performing excavation, grading, paving, sign installation, and bridge work on U.S. 97 between Grandview and Cooley and Empire, and demolition, grading, and flatwork on the sidewalks of the 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 lane closures on local roads for clearing, earthwork and utility operations. Minor delays expected.
11th Street is closed from Central Ave north to U.S. 97 all week (local access only) for sewer work.

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 Thursday 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 Monday to Friday. Minor delays are expected.

Access to South Locust Street and Hood Avenue is closed 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 Thursday 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 and shoulder closures for various cleanup work. Minor delays are expected.

Expected completion - December 2024

More project information here.

CLACKAMAS COUNTY

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

Work on the project is expected for the week with crews onsite performing bridge work, paving and constructing a new 3-tube curb mount bridge rail. Single lane closures controlled by portable traffic signals should be anticipated on OR 35. Single lane closures controlled by flaggers should be anticipated on U.S. 26.

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 sidewalk 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 all week.

More project information here.

Expected completion- November 2024.

GILLIAM COUNTY

OR 206: Rock Creek Bridge Project

Crews will be onsite excavating and performing work related to the construction of the new
bridge. Motorists should anticipate usage of a temporary detour route around the existing bridge location, and portable message boards will be in place informing motorists to expect up to 20-minute delays.

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 installing new guardrails, new signage and permanent striping. 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 open to traffic. Lakeport Boulevard will be closed, travelers should use signed detour route.

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 operations scheduled for the 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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