Construction Activities, Lane and Shoulder Closures ON I-84 Begin July 18

NORTHEAST OREGON – (Release from ODOT) Starting Tuesday, July 18, construction crews will begin work on Interstate 84 westbound from 2 miles east of Exit 216 to Meacham. Existing asphalt along this section of highway is between 11 and 20 years old. The pavement is worn, and cracks are beginning to form, allowing water into the pavement. This pavement preservation project includes paving, crack sealing and guardrail upgrades.

Night paving

Paving operations begin Tuesday night around 7 p.m. Once started, crews will work Sundays through Fridays, approximately 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., until paving is complete. Traffic will be restricted to one lane from Meacham, at milepost 238, to the bottom of Cabbage Hill, around milepost 218. The left lane will be closed while crews pave this 20-mile stretch of I-84. This lane closure affects westbound traffic only. Paving is expected to take two to three weeks, ending around August 1.

Guardrail upgrades and crack sealing

Beginning the week of July 24, crews will start work on guardrails and crack sealing the pavement. Travelers can expect shoulder closures in both lanes, westbound only.  There will be two separate work zones to accommodate these tasks. Crews will work during the day. Guardrail upgrades and crack seal operations are expected to continue through August.

Please drive with caution

Motorists are advised to slow down and be prepared for single lane travel in this area. During construction, you may experience long work zones with minimal construction activities. Merging traffic along a downhill grade like Cabbage Hill, with its sharp curves and steep drop-offs, is extremely dangerous. The best way to keep travelers and workers safe is to slow down and merge near the top of the hill and then maintain those reduced speeds through the work zone.

Depending on weather conditions, this project is expected to be completed around mid-September.

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