Expect delays in Halfway and Richland for curb ramp upgrades beginning next month

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Work begins June 1 in Halfway and June 8 in Richland

May 28, 2026

HALFWAY – Travelers in Halfway should expect intermittent shoulder and lane closures beginning next week as crews return to complete curb ramp upgrades begun in 2025.

Crews will begin at the southwest corner of OR 86‑S (Main Street) and Church Street.

Richland
Beginning June 8, travelers in Richland should expect intermittent shoulder and lane closures as crews upgrade curb ramps along OR 86 through town.

Work will begin at OR 86 (Main Street) and Moody Road. Crews will work on the northwest side of the highway before moving to the southwest side.

North Powder
Most work in North Powder is complete, with final landscaping, paving, and permanent sign installation expected to wrap up in early June.

Construction schedules may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions.

The work in North Powder, Richland, and Halfway is part of our continuing effort to upgrade curb ramps throughout eastern Oregon. Work in these communities is scheduled to be completed by October 2026.


Crews work on curb ramps at Center Street in North Powder

Crews prepare for concrete at the northwest corner of OR 237 and Center Street in North Powder. April 29, 2026.


During construction, you can expect:

  • Intermittent shoulder and lane closures.
  • Flaggers directing traffic.
  • Business access will remain open during construction.
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained through or around work zones.

Watch for crews, equipment and changing traffic patterns in work zones. Slow down and use caution.

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Visit the ODOT ADA webpage for more information about the statewide effort to upgrade curb ramps throughout Oregon.

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For project information:

Vicki Moles, Community Affairs Specialist
541-620-4527
vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov

For more information on other projects in eastern Oregon, visit the Region 5 Eastern Oregon project webpage.

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.