ODOT Region 4 Weekly Construction Report

Central Oregon Road Construction
UPDATE: Week of March 24, 2014

 

For further information contact:

         Peter Murphy

541-388-6224

 

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is continuing to invest in Oregon’s future with roadway improvement projects throughout Oregon’s central region (ODOT Region 4). ODOT is committed to providing safe, efficient transportations systems. The following projects reflect ODOT’s commitment to make improvements as traffic numbers rise and to make the roadways safer and more efficient for drivers:

All work is dependent on weather conditions.

 

DESCHUTES COUNTY

 

US97/Murphy Road Project (Bend)

On US97 between Pinebrook and the 3rd Street/Business 97 exit, there will bridge construction in the median and shoulders during the daytime.

 

Road and utility work on 3rd Street south of Murphy Road. Road work on Murphy

Road from Parrell Road to 3rd Street.

 

Business Access remains open for all businesses on 3rd Street.

 

 

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/pages/us97-murphyrd/us97-murphyrd.aspx

 

 

US20: Cascade Improvements (Sisters)

US20 is under full reconstruction in downtown Sisters between Pine Street and Larch Street with two separate detours for vehicles.

 

Passenger vehicles detour on Main and Hood Avenues and freight truck vehicles detour on

Barclay Drive and Locust Street.

 

Pedestrian access is open to businesses located within the reconstruction section.

 

Traffic control changes including a temporary signal and stop sign changes.

 

The reconstruction section of highway is anticipated to be reopened in mid-May.

 

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION4/pages/us20_cascade_improvements_sisters/us20_cascade_improvements_sisters.aspx

 

 

US20 @ Barclay Temporary Signal (Sisters)

The temporary signal at US20 and Barclay intersection operational.

 

Temporary signs in place to alert drivers of this traffic control change.

 

 

Sunriver to Lava Butte Multi-Use Path Project

Clearing and earthwork construction along all sections of the new trail. Workers will be present on USFS Roads 9702 (Benham Falls Rd), 600, 650, and 655.  

 

KLAMATH COUNTY

 

OR-39:Merrill NCL -California State Line

The 5.4 mile section of OR 39 between Merrill and the California State Line will be repaved. Once paved, durable striping and centerline rumble strips will be installed on the highway segments outside of Merrill. Crosswalks in Merrill will be restriped using continental markings. Guardrails and signs in the area will be upgraded as needed.

 

The $2.9 million paving contract was awarded to Rocky Mountain Construction in February.

 

For the week of March 24^th there will be survey work, earthwork, and pipe work Minor delays possible

 

 

SHERMAN COUNTY

 

I-84 @ US97 INTERCHANGE – BIGGS JUNCTION

MP 104.5 and MP 0 to 2

KERR Contractors is building a modernization project at the Biggs Junction Interchange. The project will significantly widen US97 and all of the interchange ramps. The project also includes new retaining walls, bridges and signals. The work will take place in stages to minimize any traffic delays. The first stage will take place this summer, and it will include constructing the West half of the new US97 bridges over I-84 and UPRR. The project will be completed in the summer of 2015.

 

During the week of March 16^th to March 22^nd the contractor will begin forming the decks for the new US97 bridges over I84 and UPRR, work will start back up to top off the MSE wall construction at the bridge abutments, continue the WB On ramp embankment, and continue slope excavation along US97. I84 is reduced to one lane in both EB and WB direction. Speeds on I84 through the work zone have been reduced to 50 MPH. Expect occasional flagging on US97 at the ramp and US30 intersection locations for select operations. Delays during flagging operations will be less than 20 minutes. Expect lots of construction traffic moving around within the work zone. Keep a safe distance back from construction traffic.

 

http://www.biggs-jct.com

 

 

WASCO COUNTY

(I-84 MOSIER WB BRIDGE STRENGTHENING)

MP 69.65

              

ODOT has contracted with M.J. Hughes to strengthen the Mosier I-84 WB Connection Structure (Overpass to I-84). This bridge currently has a load restriction; the project will strengthen the structure to allow removal of the load restriction. The project includes installation of titanium reinforcement bar on the undersides of the bridge girders, installation of shear dowels, and an asphalt overlay. The project will be completed by June 6^th.

 

Access to the structure will primarily be from I-84. During construction I-84 will have one lane closures both EB and WB. These closures will happen both during the day and at night. During periods of high traffic volumes motorists may experience minor delays and slow moving traffic. Construction is expected to begin March 31^st.

 

During the week of March 16^th to March 22^nd no onsite work is expect and there should be no delays.

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