Heads up, Vale - Construction begins next week where OR 451 meets U.S. 20

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 03/27/2026 12:00 PM PDT

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Railroad crossing on OR451, US 20 in Vale

Railroad crossing at intersection of OR 451 and U.S. 20 in Vale will recieve pedestrian safety improvements.

Safety project will improve pedestrian access at the intersection of OR 451 and U.S. 20 in Vale

Work begins April 1, expect occasional traffic impacts into May

March 27, 2026

VALE – Travelers near the intersection of OR 451 and U.S. 20 should expect shoulder and single-lane closures starting next week as part of a safety improvement project. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed.

Construction is expected to begin April 1 and continue into May.

About this project

This project will improve safety and mobility for students and others who use this route. Work includes:

Construct new sidewalk and install traffic separators – flexible posts placed on the roadway to guide drivers and create safer, more visible spaces for pedestrians – on the south side of OR 451, from Viking Drive to Elm Street.
Build ADA-compliant curb ramps at the intersection of OR 451 and Viking Drive, and the southwest and southeast corners of Elm Street.
Install crosswalk marker from new sidewalk and curb ramps to pedestrian island.

Visit the project webpage: OR 451/U.S. 20: Vale Sidewalk and Rail Pedestrian Crossing.