Repairs to Bridges over I-84 in Union and Baker Counties
By Garrett Christensen on Friday, August 26th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE, BAKER CITY — (Release from the Oregon Department of Transportation) Tentative work schedule for next week (8/29 thru 9/2):
McAlister Rd Bridge: Limited work is expected this week. There will be lane closures and flagging with up to 20-minute delays if work is occurring. There will be no traffic impacts if there is no work going on.
2nd Street Bridge over I-84: There is no work expected until after Labor Day. The bridge will be closed again to vehicular traffic starting on Tuesday, September 6. It will remain open to pedestrians and bicycles. The closure will accommodate asphalt grinding and paving at both ends of the bridge and jacking of the bridge to allow for replacement and repair of the existing bearings that support the bridge. The closure is expected to remain in place for approximately 30 days.
OR86 Bridge over I-84 (Richland Interchange): Limited work is expected this week. There will be lane closures and flagging with up to 20-minute delays when work is occurring. There will be no traffic impacts if there is no work going on.
Bridge over I-84 at Upper Perry (Exit 256 EB Off Ramp): The contractor will continue to install new metal railing and protective screening across both sides of the bridge this week. There will be lane closures and flagging with up to 20-minute delays when work is occurring. There will be no traffic impacts if there is no work going on.
There will be no lane closures after Noon on Friday, September 2nd due to the Labor Day Holiday weekend.
