Virtual meeting details included

Advisory Committee to meet March 12

The Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee will hold a meeting from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026. 

The meeting will be hybrid via Zoom and in-person at the Community Room at the Hood River County Library at 502 State Street in Hood River.  

At 8:45 a.m., we will test video and audio connections. 

At 9 a.m., the meeting will begin. 

On the agenda:

• Historic Highway State Trail updates:
  • Perham to Mitchell Point.
  • Mitchell Point to I-84 Undercrossing.
• Construction updates:
  
  • Multnomah Falls Viaducts Repairs.
• Pedestrian Counts along the Historic Highway Waterfall Corridor
• Multnomah County's Stark Street Bridge Replacement Project

The full agenda and materials will be available online in advance of the meeting.

ODOT is committed to maintaining accessibility and transparency for all public meetings. The venue is accessible and the meeting room is on the ground floor. There is accessible parking in front of the building. 

To join the meeting, click the link below. View more information on how to join or submit a comment at the bottom of this email. 

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Historic Highway News

Multnomah Falls Viaducts: Historic Columbia River Highway remains closed east of Multnomah Falls

The Historic Highway east of Multnomah Falls Lodge remains closed to all traffic, including bicycles and vehicles, until spring 2026 as crews continue restoration and repairs to the 100 year-old elevated highway structure. Crews recently paved the viaduct and installed new supportive rebar beneath the road surface. The project will restore the structure and preserve its appearance with its original color and texture once complete. Photo left: View of crews working beneath the east viaduct to install new rebar and repair structural supports.         Watch the project video While the east viaduct is closed between Multnomah Falls Lodge and Oneonta Trailhead: All traffic, including bicycles and vehicles, is prohibited between Multnomah Falls and the Oneonta Trailhead parking lot. Westbound vehicles on the Historic Highway east of Multnomah Falls will be turned around at the Oneonta Trailhead, about 2 miles east of Multnomah Falls. Parking is limited at the Oneonta Trailhead. Eastbound vehicles on the Historic Highway will be turned around east of the Multnomah Falls Lodge. Public transit and private buses are available to Multnomah Falls. Visit RideCatBus.org or ReadySetGOrge.com to find more information . The lot at Exit 31 from I-84 remains open. Real-time traffic impacts and cameras showing parking availability at the Exit 31 lot are available at TripCheck.com. As with all construction, the schedule is subject to change. The latest information including detour maps are posted on TripCheck.com and on the project website.

Graphic showing closure and detour routes for the east viaduct closure

Work continues to close the State Trail gap between Viento State Park and Mitchell Point     Photo above: View of future alignment of the State Trail east of Mitchell Point Construction to connect the 0.7 mile gap of the Historic Highway State Trail between Viento State Park and Mitchell Point is underway. Crews have established the construction site limits and staged materials in the area. The temporary pedestrian-only trail in place since late 2024 is not available during construction. Once complete in late 2026, the State Trail will provide nearly 10 miles of continuous car-free ADA-accessible trail for people walking, biking and rolling in the Columbia River Gorge between Wyeth State Park and the Mitchell Point Tunnel.  Trail users can expect: The Historic Highway State Trail to close about 2 miles east of Viento State Park during construction. Viento State Park and the Mitchell Point Tunnel will both remain open during construction. The Mitchell Point Tunnel parking lot (Exit 58) remains open for I-84 drivers. I-84 travelers can expect: Periodic shoulder closures on I-84 east of Viento State Park. You can read more about the state trail and the last remaining segments in our annual Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail Progress Report.

Additional Advisory Committee Meeting Information

Joining the meeting

The meeting will take place on Zoom and is open to the public. You can join online or by phone.

To join online:

Click here to join the meeting. The meeting password is: HCRHAC

No RSVP is needed. Alternatively, enter the meeting ID into Zoom: 821 1121 7119

You do not need a Zoom account to access the meeting. You may be prompted to enter your name or email address -- the information you enter may be visible to those attending the meeting.

To join by phone:

1. Dial +1 253 215 8782
2.  Enter the meeting ID: 821 1121 7119

Technical support and accommodations

Visit Zoom's Help Center. For technical support before or during the meeting, you may contact kenneth.werth@odot.oregon.gov or 971-325-5066. 

For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY (800) 735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

To request printed materials, please contact Terra.M.Lingley@odot.oregon.gov or 503-731-8232.

Providing public comment

During the meeting:

Virtual attendees will be muted. The Advisory Committee will provide opportunities for public comment both virtually and in person. If you have a question or comment while attending virtually, you can:

• Use the "raise hand" option. You will be able to un-mute your microphone. Please introduce yourself and ask your question or provide your comment.
• If you are attending by phone, dial *9 to raise your hand. Dial *6 to mute/unmute your microphone.
• Use the chat option to type your question or comment.

In advance of the meeting: If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send comments to Terra.M.Lingley@odot.oregon.gov or 503-731-8232. Comments will be shared with the Advisory Committee.