August 6, 2024 - September 13, 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: Lower Bridge Way - NW10th Street (Terrebonne) 

Crews will be performing daytime shoulder closures on U.S. 97 and lane closures on local roads for earthwork and utility operations all week. Minor delays expected.
11th Street will be closed from Smith Rock Way to F Avenue 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 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 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 Friday morning for curb and sidewalks work 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 continues on-site with crews performing bridge demolition work, forming, and pouring new approach slabs. Single lane closures controlled by portable temporary traffic signals should be anticipated 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 and lane closures Monday to Friday for sidewalk and signal operations. Lane closures on Claypool St Street all week. Moderate delays are expected.

More project information here.

Expected completion- November 2024.

GILLIAM COUNTY

OR 206: Rock Creek Bridge Project

Crews will be onsite forming and pouring bent caps and wing walls of the new bridge. Motorists should expect a temporary traffic signal-controlled work zone with navigation through the project on a temporary graveled diversion road. Portable message boards will also 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, Monday night through Friday morning between 7p.m. and 7a.m. while crews install permanent signage. Please use caution while traveling through the work zone.

Expected completion- September 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)

Link River Bridge at MP 275.03:

The southbound U.S. 97 off-ramp to Klamath Falls City Center will be fully closed for three days beginning Monday September 9 at 6:00 a.m. until Wednesday September 11 at 6:00 p.m. Please use the signed detour route during this time. 

Pelican Bridge at MP 272.99:

U.S. 97 over Lakeport Boulevard and Lakeport Boulevard are open to traffic. Crews will be performing minor cleanup work under the bridge.

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. Tuesday night through Friday morning. Travelers should expect 20-minute delays.

Expected completion- October 2024

SHERMAN & WASCO COUNTY

U.S. 97 Fog Seal Maintenance between MP 56 (Shaniko) and MP 36 (8 miles south of Grass Valley)

Travelers should expect delays between 8 a.m.  and 4 p.m. Monday through Tuesday while crews perform fog seal operations on U.S. 97 between Shaniko and Grass Valley.  Traffic will be controlled by pilot car through the work zone and message boards will be in place alerting travelers of delays.

VARIOUS COUNTIES

All Roads Transportation Safety (ARTS) Intersection Upgrades Project (U.S. 97 at milepost 120.96 - 121.48

Crews will be performing daytime shoulder closures on U.S. 97, U.S. 26 and U.S. 197 Monday to Friday for signage operations. Nighttime lane closures are scheduled Wednesday to Friday on U.S. 197 in the Dalles. Minor delays expected.

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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