ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Oct. 19-23

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Oct. 19-23:

The Oregon Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, efficient transportation system. ODOT invests in Oregon's future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within ODOT's Region 4, encompassing Central Oregon from The Dalles to Klamath Falls on the east side of the Cascades.

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

Clackamas/Hood River counties

US26: Timberline Hwy.-OR 35 (MP54.2 – MP70.2) Single lane closures with flagging and shoulder closures expected from MP 54 - MP 71 on US26/OR35. Sign support footings, wood post removal/replacement. Single lane closures with flagging and shoulder closures expected from MP 54-MP 71 on U.S. 26/OR35.

Deschutes County

U.S. 97: S Century Drive to USFS border (MP 153.11-MP 156.26) High Desert Aggregate and Paving will begin this project by installing temporary road work signs and survey work during the daytime hours. The contractor will also begin logging operations in order to clear trees for the new northbound highway alignment during the daytime. There may be periodic lane closures on U.S. 97 utilizing lane shifts or flaggers. One travel lane of Vandervert Road may be closed periodically using flaggers throughout the day. Delays of up to 20 minutes are possible.

Gilliam County

I-84 Swanson Canyon – Arlington project, Columbia River Highway (MP 125.5 – MP 137.78) No work on this project planned this week.

Hood River  County

Eastbound & Westbound Bridges project, Columbia River Highway (MP 63.9 – I-84 Hood River, I-84 Rufus & US97 Biggs Jct. VMS project, Columbia River and Sherman highways, (I-84EB MP63.04/WB MP109.5/US97 SB MP0.06). Work is in Stage 2 construction configuration with an eastbound -B-lane closure for the length of the project and both westbound lanes shifted. Concrete placement on deck will occur early this week.

Hood River/Sherman counties

I-84 Hood River, I-84 Rufus & U.S. 97 Biggs Jct. VMS Project, Columbia River and Sherman highways (I-8484 EB MP 63.04/ I-84 WB MP100.5 / U.S. 97 SB MP 0.06). No work on this project planned this week.

Jefferson County

Willowdale - Madras (MP 75.14-M.P.91.58)High Desert Aggregate and Paving  will be performing guardrail work during daytime hours throughout the work zone utilizing single lane closures controlled by flaggers and automated flaggers. High Desert Aggregate and Paving will be installing delineators and performing guard rail work during daytime hours throughout the work zone utilizing single lane closures controlled by flaggers and automated flaggers. Delays of up to 20 minutes are possible.

Klamath County

US97: Passing Lanes Project (MP180.06 – MP 182.86) Project is complete and no traffic delays expected.

US97: Midland Hwy. – California Highway (MP 280.51-MP 291.71) The project is complete and no delays are expected.

OR 140: Olene - MP 15.35, Klamath Falls/Lakeview Highway). This project is complete and no traffic delays expected.

OR39: Crest St. – Madison St. (MP 2.99 to MP 4.26). Survey and utility work is scheduled during the day Monday through Friday. Expect minor delays.

OR39: Klamath Falls /Lakeview Jct. (MP 0.12 – MP 6.28, Malin Highway) Guard rail and cleanup work is scheduled during the day Monday through Friday. Expect minor delays.

OR31: EAC pavement overlay ( MP47.9-MP61, Fremont Highway) This project is complete. No traffic delays expected.

Lake County

US395: Cogswell Creek and Crooked River culverts project, Freemont Highway (MP 130.40 & MP 152.26 and MP 230.58 & MP 152.45) Culvert and roadway work scheduled for Monday through Saturday. A temporary traffic signal has been installed for the work zone. Expect minor delays.

Lake/Harney counties

US395: Big Stick – Alkali Lake, Lakeview, Lakeview-Burns Highway (MP 15.43- MP46.93). Work is scheduled to start in April 2021.

Sherman County

US 97: Spanish Hollow Creek & Trout Creek bridges project (M.P. 0.27 – M.P 6.98) Active work sites are between M.P. 2 and M.P. 7 on US97 during the week. Work is being performed below bridges and from off of the roadway. Shoulder closures may occur but no traffic impacts or delays are anticipated. Trucks will occasionally enter and leave from access points along shoulder.