Construction and minor delays begin June 1 on Cabbage Hill and Ladd Canyon
By Garrett Christensen on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE/PENDLETON – (Press release from the Oregon Department of Transportation) Beginning June 1, travelers on westbound Interstate 84 east of Pendleton should expect daytime lane and shoulder closures as crews begin installing light poles on existing foundations along the highway.
This project includes two locations:
- Umatilla County:
- Cabbage Hill: I-84 westbound, approximately one mile west of Exit 224 for Poverty Flat Road/Emigrant Hill Road.
- Union County:
- Ladd Canyon: I-84 east and westbound, between Exit 270 for Ladd Creek Road and Exit 273 for Frontage Road.
The project is expected to be completed in August.
About the project
Cabbage Hill and Ladd Canyon are major mountain passes in eastern Oregon where winter weather and poor visibility can make driving dangerous, especially at night.
Earlier work prepared the area for roadway lighting by installing underground infrastructure, but funding was not available at the time to complete the project.
This project will finish that work by installing the lights. Better visibility will help drivers navigate the passes more safely and support emergency responders when crashes happen.
