Dec. 19 Sidewalk drilling in La Grande canceled due to weather
By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – (Release from the Oregon Department of Transportation) UPDATE: Sidewalk drilling scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, has been postponed due to weather. The contractor plans to reschedule later this month as conditions improve. Updated information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.
Original news release: Drilling activities in downtown La Grande set for Dec. 19.
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Crews will be drilling on sidewalks in downtown La Grande on Friday, Dec. 19, in preparation for the Eastern Oregon 2024-2027 ADA curb ramps, phase 3.
Work will take place at these corners along U.S. 30/Adams Avenue.
- Fourth Street, southwest corner.
- Chestnut Street, north and east corners.
- Depot Street, all corners.
- Elm Street, all corners.
- Fir Street, east corner.
- Hemlock Street, east corner.
Travel lanes and parking will not be affected, but sidewalk detours may be used in narrow locations. All pedestrians will still be able to move safely through or around work zones.
About the drilling
The work involves drilling through the concrete to see what’s underneath to help plan future construction. Crews will use hand-held equipment to drill about six inches into the sidewalk. They will use a scope camera to investigate the materials or voids underneath. Drilling will not take place over known basements. Work at each corner is anticipated to take under an hour, and holes will be patched immediately afterward.
This work is part of a larger effort to bring curb ramps in Eastern Oregon up to current ADA standards, improving safety and access for everyone.
Construction for Phase 3 is expected to begin in fall 2026.
