Chip seal planned for several highways in Malheur County
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Friday, May 7th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
MALHEUR COUNTY – (Release from ODOT) The Oregon Department of Transportation is chip-sealing sections of multiple highways in Malheur County.
SCHEDULE: Work begins in early May and is scheduled to be completed by the end of June.
- Early May – Prep work and installation of construction signs begins.
- Mid to late May – Chip seal begins. Work will be done in order as listed. Allow two to four days for each of the following sections.
- Early June – Painting repeats along the same routes. Allow two days for each section.
LOCATION:
- U.S. 26 (John Day Highway) between Jamieson and Vale, mileposts 261.5 to 278.
- U.S. 20/26 (Central Oregon Highway) between Cairo Junction and Nyssa, mileposts 258.3 to 265.3.
- OR 201 (Olds Ferry-Ontario Highway) between Weiser and Ontario, mileposts 11.5 to 24.
NOTE: Project schedule is subject to change. Visit TripCheck.com for current traffic impacts.
TRAVEL IMPACTS: Expect up to 20-minute delays, reduced speeds, loose rock on the roadway, flaggers, and pilot cars directing single lane traffic through work zones. Minor delays during nighttime/early morning hours for road sweeping. Reduce speed and watch for construction in the area. Plan extra travel time and slow down. Crews will sweep roadway, but expect some loose rock to be present for several days after chip seal. Bicycle riders should be prepared for traveling on rock chip covered highway sections behind a pilot car with no usable shoulders. Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be provided access through or around the work zone. Use alternate routes or delay travel if possible to avoid work zones.
RANCHERS, FARMERS, PROPERTY OWNERS: Please keep farm equipment off the impacted highway sections during and up to two days after the chip sealing. Also, adjust irrigation pivots and lawn sprinklers to keep water off the roadway. If you have plans for moving livestock on these highway sections in May, please advise Lee McDannel at 541-823-4030.
