Update on construction projects around eastern Oregon

By Paul Hall on Friday, April 30th, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – (Information provided by Oregon Department of Transportation) We are constructing over three dozen key highway projects this year in eastern Oregon to fix pavement, sidewalks and bridges to make the highways safer and extend the life of the transportation system. Several projects are underway and a few others are starting.

Projects involving ADA curb ramps highlight our work this summer. We’re doing this to make our transportation system more accessible for everyone, with ramps that work for all.

• U.S. 395: Paving between Hermiston and I-84, from mileposts 6.03 to 12.52. Project also includes ADA curb ramp upgrades in Hermiston and Stanfield, and lane reconfiguration through Stanfield.

• U.S. 30: Signals and ADA upgrades in Pendleton.

• Several ADA upgrade projects for 2021 include:

Union County, with work in progress in Cove and Imbler. Elgin, Island City and La Grande will begin later this spring and summer.

Malheur County, with work in progress in Vale and Nyssa.

Work expected to resume in Union and Enterprise in May, completing the project started in 2020.

Please remember to watch for crews, equipment and flaggers, and to be prepared to slow down or stop when you see those orange cones and construction signs.

Distracted or inattentive driving and speed remain primary causes of crashes, so please put cell phones and other distractions away, and ease up on the gas. We want you and our crews to all get home safely at the end of the day. Remember, traffic fines double in all work zones.

The highway projects listed below are sorted by county, with interstates and U.S. highways listed first, followed by state routes. Traffic impacts are listed in bold type. Location information is listed via milepost number for the highway section, with local crossroads/landmarks identified. Construction timeframes are estimates and subject to change.

Updates will be shared throughout the construction season. For more information on key projects visit www.tinyurl.com/odot5 or contact Tom Strandberg at 541-963-1330,

thomas.m.strandberg@odot.state.or.us .

Umatilla / Morrow County area

I-82 McNary Highway – Replace sign and sign structures in poor condition between I-84 and Umatilla, mileposts zero-10.68. Minimal traffic impacts with work occurring along the shoulder. Work expected to begin summer 2021. Completion: December 2023.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21360

I-84 Old Oregon Trail Highway – Repair/replace 33 culverts, mileposts 157-254. Intermittent isolated lane closures during the day. Speeds reduced to 50 MPH when lane closure is in place. Work is ongoing. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20322

I-84 Old Oregon Trail Highway – Update Variable Message Signs (VMS) at mileposts 191.4 (eastbound, 2 miles east of Exit 193) and 214.0 (westbound, one-half mile east of Exit 213). Intermittent lane closures. Some nighttime rolling slowdowns with potential ramp closures of up to 20 minutes. Work expected to begin mid-April. Completion: June 2021. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20527

I-84 Old Oregon Trail Highway – Resurface travel and passing lanes, entrance and exit ramps, between Meacham and Spring Creek, mileposts 238-248.5 (eastbound), 238-246 (westbound). Expect lane closures, reduced speeds and minor delays for freeway upgrades. Possible short duration lane closures for signal work in Hermiston and Pendleton. Work is ongoing. Completion: December 2022.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20530

I-84 Old Oregon Trail Highway – Replace sign and sign structures in poor condition on I-84 between Cascade Locks and Pendleton, mileposts 47.10-212.5. Minimal traffic impacts with work occurring along the shoulder. Work expected to begin summer 2021. Completion: December 2023.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21360

I-84 Old Oregon Trail – Maintenance rut patching, mileposts 159-180. Lane closures in both fast and slow lanes. Watch for trucks and crews along the highway. Work expected to begin late June. Completion: August 2021.

I-84 Old Oregon Trail – Deck seal on Stanfield Junction freeway overpass bridge, Exit 188. Signs and flaggers will guide traffic through work zones. Watch for trucks and crews along the highway. Work expected to begin early June. Completion: July 2021.

I-84 Old Oregon Trail – Deck seal on Exit 182 freeway overpass bridge. Signs and flaggers will guide traffic through work zones. Watch for trucks and crews along the highway. Work expected to begin early June. Completion: July 2021.

U.S. 30 Pendleton Highway – Upgrade traffic signals in Pendleton and ADA curb ramps at Southeast Court Avenue/Southeast First Street intersection. Traffic signal removal along Dorian Avenue at Southeast First Street and Southwest Fourth Street intersections. Expect lane and sidewalk closures in work zones. Work expected to start later this summer. Completion: May 2022.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20533

U.S. 395 Umatilla-Stanfield Highway – Repave highway from Hermiston just east of Southeast Fourth Street, through Stanfield ending near the I-84 overpass; mileposts 6.03-12.52. Lane reconfiguration in Stanfield, from Locust Street to South Dunne Street. ADA curb ramp upgrades in both cities. Expect single lane closures, reduced speeds, and width restrictions during paving. Possible night paving in Hermiston mid-late summer. Work expected to begin late April to early May. Completion: November 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20461

OR 11 Oregon-Washington Highway – Pavement patching from south end of Milton-Freewater to the Washington state line, mileposts 30 and 35. Signs and flaggers will guide traffic through work zones. Watch for trucks and crews along the highway. Work expected to begin early June. Completion: July 2021.

OR 207 Lexington-Echo Highway – Chip seal, from I-84 at Exit 182 to Butter Creek, mileposts 12.59-17.81 (Hwy. 333) and mileposts 27.24-19.63 (Hwy. 320). Lane closures, reduced speeds, day/nighttime flaggers, pilot cars, loose rock on the roadway, delays up to 20 minutes. Work scheduled to begin early June. Completion: July 2021.

OR 207 Lexington-Echo Highway – Maintenance, blade patching and crack seal, from milepost 0 in Lexington to milepost 10 at Bombing Range Road. Signs and flaggers will guide traffic through work zones. Watch for trucks and crews along the highway. Work starts in April. Completion: May 2021.

Union / Wallowa / Baker County Area

I-84 Old Oregon Trail Highway – Repairs to the North Huntington Interchange Bridge, at milepost 345.8. One lane open each direction with concrete barriers separating traffic. Some detours required at exit ramps with prompt return via onramp. Work is ongoing. Completion: July 2021. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20536

I-84 Old Oregon Trail – Crack seal center and fog line from milepost 285 to 278. Expect intermittent lane closures in slow and fast lanes of eastbound and westbound traffic. Work expected to start later this spring. Completion: July 2021.

U.S. 30 La Grande-Baker Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades at various intersections in downtown La Grande from 20th Street to McAlister Road, mileposts 2.8-4.9. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours and possible minor delays for motorists. Work expected to begin spring or summer. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22124

OR 3 Enterprise-Lewiston Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades through downtown Enterprise along Northwest First Street, from Flora to North River, mileposts 42.8-43.1. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours, intermittent shoulder and lane closures with flaggers, minimal to no

delays. Work scheduled to begin in May. Completion: November 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21253

OR 7 Baker-Copperfield Highway – Construct sidewalks and ADA curb ramps, mileposts 1.05-1.28. Flaggers, signs, reduced speeds and lane closures. Sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours. Work is ongoing. Completion: July 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21471

OR 82 Wallowa Lake Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades in La Grande at 26th Street intersection, milepost 1.29. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours and possible minor delays for motorists. Work expected to begin spring or summer. Completion: October 2021. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22124

OR 82 Wallowa Lake Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades at various intersections in downtown Island City from Walton Road to West Railroad Avenue, mileposts 1.7-2.5. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours and possible minor delays for motorists. Work expected to begin spring or summer. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22124

OR 82 Wallowa Lake Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades at various intersections in downtown Imbler from Hull Lane to Brooks Road. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours and possible minor delays for motorists. Work is ongoing. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22124

OR 237 La Grande-Cove Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades in downtown Cove from Foster Street to Church Street, mileposts 13.3-13.7. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours, occasional flaggers, minor delays. Work is ongoing. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22124

OR 82 Wallowa Lake Highway – Grande Ronde (South Elgin) Bridge repairs, mileposts 19-19.5. Single lane closures maintained 24/7 with flaggers or portable traffic signal controls, delays up to 20 minutes. Work is ongoing. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20495

OR 82 Wallowa Lake Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades at various intersections in downtown Elgin from Hemlock Avenue to Third Avenue, mileposts 19.6-20.6. Also OR 204 from North 10th Avenue to North 17th Avenue. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours and possible minor delays for motorists. Work expected to begin mid-May. Completion: October 2021. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22124

OR 82 Wallowa Lake Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades through downtown Enterprise along West North and South River Streets, from West Walter to School Streets, mileposts 64.5-65.7. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours, intermittent shoulder and lane closures with flaggers, minimal to no delays. Work expected to begin in May. Completion: November 2021. https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21253

OR 82 Wallowa Lake Highway – Pavement patching from Spring Creek east of Wallowa to Wallowa River east of Lostine, mileposts 49.44-54.10. Expect flagging and traffic delays up to 20 minutes through work zone. Work expected to begin later this spring. Completion: July 2021.

OR 203 Medical Springs Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades through downtown Union, along East Beakman Street at College Street, milepost 0.05. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours, intermittent shoulder and lane closures with flaggers, minimal to no delays. Work expected to begin in May. Completion: November 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21252

OR 237 La Grande-Baker Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades through downtown Union, along Main Street from East Bryan to West Oregon, mileposts 16-17. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours, occasional flaggers, minor delays. Work expected to begin in May. Completion: November 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21252

OR 237 La Grande to Baker Highway – Paving project from milepost 20-23. Traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot cars during work hours. Work expected to start later this spring. Completion: July 2021.

OR 244 Ukiah-Hilgard Highway – Repair slope and install retaining wall, realign roadway and install new guardrail at mileposts 35.5-36.2. Traffic limited to one lane 24/7 with temporary traffic signals, flaggers and pilot cars, with delays up to 15 minutes. Work is ongoing. Completion: November 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20460

OR 244 Ukiah-Hilgard Highway – Emergency culvert replacement at milepost 41.88. Minimal impacts to prep site for work. Once excavation begins, travel restricted to one lane gravel detour with flaggers 24/7, and delays up to 10-minutes. Work expected to begin mid-May. Completion: June 2021.

Malheur / Harney / Grant / east Wheeler County Area

U.S. 20 Central Oregon Highway – Repair/replace 17 culverts, mileposts 86.12-222.64. Short lane closures controlled by flaggers, with delays up to 20 minutes. Work is ongoing. Completion: July 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20355

U.S. 20 Central Oregon Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades at various intersections in downtown Vale, from Viking Drive to U.S. 26, mileposts 245.7-278.2. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours, shoulder closures, occasional flaggers and minor delays for motorists. Work is ongoing. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22125

U.S. 20/26 Central Oregon Highway – Chip seal from Cairo Junction to Nyssa (Locust Avenue), mileposts 258.3-265.4 Lane closures, reduced speeds, day/nighttime flaggers, pilot cars, loose rock on the roadway, delays up to 20 minutes. Work expected to begin mid-May. Completion: July 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=Dist_14_Chip_Seal

U.S. 20/26 Main Street Nyssa – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades at various intersections in downtown Nyssa, from Chestnut Avenue to East Second Street, mileposts 1-2. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours, shoulder closures, occasional flaggers and minor delays for motorists. Work is ongoing. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22125

U.S. 26 Central Oregon Highway – Sidewalk ADA ramp upgrades at various intersections in downtown Vale, from Ellsworth Street to U.S. 26, mileposts 245.7-278.2. Sidewalk closures, pedestrian detours, shoulder closures, occasional flaggers and minor delays for motorists. Work is ongoing. Completion: October 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=22125

U.S. 26 John Day Highway – Chip seal from Jamieson, north of 13th Avenue West, to Vale, south of Hope Street East, mileposts 261.5 to 278. Lane closures, reduced speeds, day/nighttime flaggers, pilot cars, loose rock on the roadway, delays up to 20 minutes. Work expected to begin mid-May. Completion: July 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=Dist_14_Chip_Seal

OR 201 Old Ferry-Ontario Highway – Chip seal between Weiser Junction and Malheur River, mileposts 11.5-24.5. Lane closures, reduced speeds, day/nighttime flaggers, pilot cars,

loose rock on the roadway, delays up to 20 minutes. Work expected to begin mid-May. Completion: July 2021.

https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=Dist_14_Chip_Seal

SE 2nd Street (Ontario) Corrective work on paving SE 2nd St between SE 12th Avenue and SE 5th Avenue. Potential lane closures, local detours, minor delays. Work is ongoing. Completion: May 2021.

https://www.ontariooregon.org/projects.html

FOR MORE INFORMATION

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