ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of May 5-12
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of May 5-12.
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.
HARNEY/LAKE COUNTIES
U.S. 395: Big Stick to Alkali Lake, Lakeview, Lakeview-Burns Highway (MP 15.43 - MP 46.93).
Minor pavement work, flagging and pilot car, expected 20-minute delays.
More project information here.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
U.S. 97 and U.S. 20 Bend North Corridor
The East leg of Cooley at U.S. 20 remains closed with flagging at the Scenic Drive/Cooley intersection. There will also be1 lane, 2 way flagging closures on Nels Anderson and Brandis Court Monday to Friday.
Crews will be performing excavation, embankment, grading, paving and concrete placement at U.S. 20/East Side of Cooley Roundabout.
Crews will be performing excavation/embankment operations off the shoulder of westbound U.S. 20 from Robal to Cooley.
Crews will be performing sewer line installation on Nels Anderson just north of Brandis Ct. under flagging closures.
More project information here.
U.S. 20: Mervin Sampels to Greenwood (3rd Street Bend, MP 18.99 – MP 20.99)
Crews will be performing daytime and nighttime lane closures on 3rd Street from Mervin Sampels to Greenwood Monday to Friday for paving and signal work.
Paving will be nighttime lane closures and flaggers Monday to Thursday from 7pm to 7am. Delays are expected. The new signal at Mervin Sampels is not expected to be turned on until later in the year.
Expected project completion November 2023.
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.
At Tumalo, work will occur on the trail undercrossing, Cook Avenue intersection, and at Wood Avenue. 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.
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 will be closed starting this week, which will eliminate 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/Cascade Ave. will be closed. Temporary crosswalks and pedestrian access routes will be 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)
Bridge work on USBR Bridge at MP 273.71, Link River Bridge at MP 275.03, and the Green Spring Bridge at MP 277.12.
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.)
Nighttime full closures of The Dalles Bridge are scheduled to occur from 8 pm to 6 am, Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights, weather dependent. The designated detour route during these full closures is via I84/US97 @ Biggs Jct./SR14. Work also 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 occur during weeknights between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 am to 8 am. Travelers should expect less than 20-minute delays during the nighttime and early morning single lane closures. A speed reduction to 35 mph is in place across the bridge. Use caution when traveling through the project.
Anticipated completion - April 2023.
More project information here.
Watch a video on this project here.
 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
