Major work underway on Morgan Lake Road in La Grande

By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – (Release from ODOT) To improve safety and visibility, we are widening the road, removing steep road banks, installing guardrail and improving drainage on Morgan Lake Road in La Grande. The contractor is working their way up the hill from Skyline Road to Marvin Road.

Traffic impacts If you plan to drive on Morgan Lake Road through June, here’s what you can expect:
•Access for residents and Morgan Lake users will remain open during construction.
•Flaggers will help direct traffic.
•Delays up to 20 minutes.
•Truck traffic, heavy equipment and workers on Morgan Lake and Glass Hill roads.
•Crews will be working Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Schedule

Construction is scheduled to be completed mid-June 2024. We will finish the project by seeding areas disturbed during construction to help stabilize the soil.

Questions?

Contact Vicki Moles, Community Affairs Specialist, at 541-620-4527 or vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov.