Region 4 Weekly Construction Update

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May 19, 2023 - May 26, 2023

Region 4 Weekly Construction Update

Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon's future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The Dalles to Klamath Falls on the east side of the Cascades.

There are two ways to learn about construction taking place for the upcoming week. 

1. Visit TripCheck.com. Constantly updated with construction and crash data, TripCheck is the best way to learn about road conditions around the state. Click on a traffic cone symbol on the map to see construction impacts for that area.


2. Scroll down to the counties and highways listed below to see impacts that could affect you. Construction information is shown for one week, giving you the most up-to-date information.

All work is dependent on weather conditions, and schedules are subject to change.


Expect to see increased congestion and delays on most major routes during the Memorial Day weekend, so please plan extra time into your trip. Most state highway construction work is suspended through the holiday weekend – from Friday, May 26, through Monday, May 29 – to ease congestion.

Please stay alert for new lane shifts or work zone staging areas that may remain in place. When approaching work zones, remember to slow down and drive cautiously for your safety and for the safety of others.


 

DESCHUTES COUNTY

U.S. 97 and U.S. 20 Bend North Corridor 

The east leg of Cooley Road closed at U.S. 20 through Thursday (5/25), with flagging at Scenic Drive and Cooley intersection.
On Thursday night from 8pm-3am, single lane closures will occur on U.S. 20 at Cooley to reconfigure traffic to open the roundabout.
On Nels Anderson and Brandis Court, 1 lane, 2-way flagging closures will be performed Monday-Friday.

Crews will be performing excavation, embankment, grading, paving and concrete placement at U.S. 20/East Side of Cooley Roundabout. Thursday night (5/25) striping and lane reconfiguration will occur to open the Cooley roundabout to traffic with one lane in each direction. Both legs of Cooley will be open after the traffic switch.
Crews will be performing grading/paving operations off the shoulder of westbound U.S. 20 from Robal to Cooley and will also be performing sewer line installation on Nels Anderson just north of Brandis Ct. under flagging closures. 

More project information here.

U.S. 20: Tumalo-Cooley 

Crews will be performing daytime lane closures on U.S. 20 from Tumalo to Cooley Rd Monday to Friday for roundabout and structure works.
At Old Bend Redmond Highway, the south leg to O.B. Riley remains closed, detour in place.
In Tumalo, work will occur on the trail undercrossing and Cook Avenue intersection. The temporary signal at 5th Street is not expected to be turned on until later in the year. Moderate delays are expected.
Expected project completion November 2023.

More project information here.

U.S. 20: Mervin Sampels to Greenwood (3rd Street Bend, MP 18.99 – MP 20.99)

Crews will be performing nighttime lane closures on 3rd Street and Greenwood from Mervin Sampels to 6th Street Sunday to Thursday for paving and striping 7pm to 7am. Delays are expected.
The new signal at Mervin Sampels is not expected to be turned on until later in the year.

More project information here.

 

HOOD RIVER COUNTY

U.S. 30: Cascade Ave @ Rand Road (Hood River) 

Lane closures under flagger control are planned with up to 20-minute delays expected during daytime hours. Eastbound and westbound U.S. 30/ Cascade Ave. left turn lanes are closed which eliminates the ability to make left turns from eastbound and westbound U.S. 30/ Cascade Ave. onto Rand Road to the south or Rand Rd./Wasco St. to the north. Additionally, left turns from these local side streets onto U.S. 30/ Ave. are closed. Temporary crosswalks and pedestrian access routes are in place to direct pedestrians through the work zone. Travelers, pedestrians and cyclists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the project.

Expected completion - May 2024.

More project information here

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY
and CTWS RESERVATION

U.S. 97: The Dalles - California Highway Culverts Project 

No work expected this week.

KLAMATH COUNTY

OR 140 Brett Way Extension (South Klamath Falls Highway, MP 3.74 - 4.75)

No work expected this week. 

More project information here.

OR 140 at OR 66 Intersection Improvements Project 

Earthwork, signal, pipe, and survey work. Expect Minor delays. Balsam Drive is closed at the OR 66 intersection, use signed detour route.

More project information here

U.S. 97: OR 58 - California Border Project (The Dalles - California Highway, MP 252.44 - MP 278.81)

USBR Bridge at MP 273.71: Bridge work will be done under the bridge, no delays expected.
Link River Bridge at MP 275.03: Lane shift traffic control installed on Main Street, bridge work will be done behind the barrier, no delays expected. Conger Avenue is closed for thru traffic, detour in place.
OR140 at the Green Springs Bridge: Lane shift traffic control installed, bridge work will be done behind the barrier, no delays expected.

More project information here.  

 

WASCO COUNTY (OR)/KLICKITAT (WA)

The Dalles (Columbia River) Bridge Project (U.S. 197: WA MP 0.57 I-84: MP 100.6-U.S. 197:OR  MP 0.61 I-84: MP 102.2.)

Work continues on the shoulders and staging areas off the ends of the bridge during daytime hours with no impacts to traffic, as well as on the bridge deck, sidewalks and under the bridge. Single lane closures controlled by flaggers will continue to occur during weeknights between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am when travelers should expect less than 20-minute delays during those nighttime, single lane closures. A speed reduction to 35 mph is in place across the bridge. Use caution when traveling through the project. 

Expected completion - May 2023.

More project information here.

Watch a video on this project here. 

U.S. 26: Clear Lake Road - NW Dogwood Lane Project

Crews will be on-site finishing barrier painting and minor clean-up items. Single lane closures controlled by flaggers are expected on Monday, May 22 during daytime hours. Travelers should expect less than 20-minute delays. Use caution when travelling through the project. 

Expected completion - end of May 2023.

 

 

 

Questions or comments?

Meghan Blyth, ODOT Community Affairs Coordinator 

(541)280-2716 or Meghan.Blyth@odot.oregon.gov

For current road and weather conditions visit TripCheck.com or call 511