Work on OR 99E/Commercial Street in downtown Salem continues

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 03/26/2025 03:30 PM PDT

Project Update

OR 99E Improvements:
Market Street to Union Street

Our crews have been working on OR 99E/Commercial Street NE between Market Street and Union Street. We've removed and replaced the sidewalk on Commercial Street NE and installed ADA compliant curb ramps, improving accessibility for all users.

Our next steps include removing the old signs and street lights to prepare for installation of new ones.

You can expect:

Crews mostly working during the day from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Single lane closures as needed at night from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Construction noise and delays.
Temporary pedestrian detours.

Example of planned improvements on Commercial Street NE

Check out this progress photo of newly installed sidewalk!

About the project

We're making improvements to the area and are planning to:

Install improved overhead guide signs for Marion Street Bridge.
Install overhead lane use signs where appropriate in the project area.
Upgrade striping and road markings as needed.
Add bike lane striping on Commercial Street from D Street to Union Street.
Add traffic separators between Division Street NE and Union Street NE.
Upgrade curb ramps to meet current ADA standards in the project area.

New striping, road markings, overhead lane use and guide signs will help make it easier for drivers to be in the correct lane to get to where they need to go. Dedicated bicycle lanes give both cars and bikes their own defined space to move safely through the area. ADA curb ramps make it easier to move between the sidewalk and road – benefiting all users, whether you have a disability or not.

Visit the project webpage

Check out what we're building in and around your community!

See what else we're doing on the roads in and around your community by visiting our construction webpage. Explore our interactive map to see what we're working on.

Pay attention in work zones, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work! Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.

Remember: fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Community icon. Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be available through or around work zones.

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