Driver alert: ODOT to begin nighttime curb ramp upgrades on U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Transportation begins several weeks of overnight construction on Sunday night along U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters, upgrading curb ramps and pedestrian crossings to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

The start date for the project recently was moved up from the original plan of April 12, the agency said.

ODOT says the improvements will make it easier and safer for people walking or rolling to get around downtown Sisters and access nearby businesses and services.

The work will start with curb ramps at Cascade Street and continue west along the north side of U.S. 20. To minimize impacts to daytime traffic, most of the work will occur at night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Friday.

During construction, travelers can expect:

• Crews working throughout the project area
• Overnight construction and noise
• Sidewalk, shoulder and lane closures
• Flaggers directing traffic as needed
• Minimal traffic delays

If work is not completed by Memorial Day, crews will pause construction for the summer and return after Labor Day to finish the project.

Visit our website for more information or contact Meghan Blyth, community affairs coordinator.