ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Feb. 24-March 3
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Feb. 24-March 3:
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).
No work expected this week.
More project information here.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
U.S. 97 and U.S. 20 Bend North Corridor
The West leg of Cooley Road at U.S. 20 remains closed. Crews will be performing excavation, embankment, drainage, and electrical underground at U.S. 20/West
Side of Cooley Roundabout February 21-25th.
Crews will be performing Swalley Irrigation line work off Nels Anderson by the old AVIS building and off the northbound U.S. 97 shoulder, within the medians between Jamison and the U.S. 20 to 3rd St ramps and the northbound shoulder of U.S. 20, and within the median between southbound 97 and northbound 3rd St to the U.S. 20 ramp.
Demolition of the Soap Company building on Nels Anderson will also continue.
More project information here.
U.S. 20: Mervin Sampels to Greenwood (3rd Street Bend, MP 18.99 – MP 20.99)
Crews will be performing lane closures on 3rd St from Mervin Sampels to Butler Market with day work Monday to Friday for sidewalk and signal work with work on Mervin Samples Saturday and Sunday. Minor delays are expected.
Expected project completion November 2023.
More project information here.
U.S. 20: Tumalo-Cooley
Crews will be performing lane closures on U.S. 20 from Tumalo to Cooley Rd with day work Monday to Friday for roundabout and structure works. At Old Bend Redmond the south leg remains closed. Work is continuing on the trail undercrossing in Tumalo with road works at Cook and Wood Avenue pending favorable weather. Minor delays expected.
Expected project completion November 2023.
More project information here.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY
I-84: Forest Lane Over I-84 Project, Columbia River Highway (MP 46.2 - MP 46.51).
Contract work is substantially complete. No work expected this week.
More project information here.
I-84: Columbia River Highway Culverts
Crews will be performing culvert rehabilitation work at multiple sites between Hood River and The Dalles in both the eastbound and westbound directions under single lane and shoulder closures. Daytime, weekday lane closures are expected at MP 65.4 and MP 74.4 Monday thru Thursday. Travelers should expect minimal delays and use caution while traveling through the work sites. Expected completion - March 2023.
Expected completion - March 2023.
More project information here.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY
U.S. 30: Cascade Ave @ Rand Road (Hood River)
No work or traffic control is planned for the week; travelers should expect minimal delays and use caution while traveling through the project. Expected completion - May 2024. NOTE: Private utility relocation work via underground directional boring is scheduled to occur at this intersection over the next several weeks which is unrelated to this project.
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 OR66 Intersection Improvements Project
No work expected this week.
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 Springs 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.)
Work continues to occur 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 week nights between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am. Travelers should expect less than 20 minute delays during night-time 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.govFor current road and weather conditions visit TripCheck.com or call 511
