By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, August 8th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
Wallowa – (Release from the Oregon Department of Transportation) The contractor will continue installing falsework and constructing forms for construction of the new bridge concrete superstructure. Rebar placement may begin late in the week. They will also be driving piling to support a splice tower for placement of new steel beams that will occur next spring. A temporary traffic signal is in place.
Traffic will be controlled by flaggers or the temporary traffic signal during working hours, and by the temporary traffic signal during non-working hours. Up to 20-minute delays can be expected 24/7. The signal is expected to remain in place until both travel lanes are available again early this fall.