Road work closure for Pole Line Lane and U.S. 30 in Baker County
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
HAINES — Work has begun on railroad crossing improvements on Pole Line Lane in Baker County. The Oregon Department of Transportation recently issued a release stating work will also be done on U.S. 30, prompting a partial closure of the highway between Haines and Chandler Lane that will begin April 27th.
Read the full ODOT press release on the project below:
(Press Release from the Oregon Department of Transportation)
Travelers on Pole Line Lane and U.S. 30 between Haines and Baker City should expect road closures beginning April 17 as crews begin railroad crossing improvement work on Pole Line Lane. Signed detours will be in place.
The project is scheduled to be completed in May.
Road closures
- Pole Line Lane will close for up to three weeks beginning Friday, April 17.
- U.S. 30 will close between Haines and Chandler Lane for up to two weeks beginning Monday, April 27.
U.S. 30 will be closed to give crews room to work on the rail crossing and complete improvements that connect to Pole Line Lane. Work includes repaving around the crossing, tying the roadway into U.S. 30, and installing new striping and signs.
Detours
Local traffic may detour around the closures on Pole Line Lane and U.S. 30 by using Pocahontas Road and Wingville Lane.
Motor carriers traveling north on U.S. 30 from Baker City must detour at Davenport Road and use Exit 298 to access I-84.
Motor carriers traveling east on I-84 who require access to U.S. 30 for Baker City must use Exit 298 and follow the signed detour.
Detour for Pole Line Lane Rail Crossing safety project.
About the project
We are making safety improvements to the rail crossing on Pole Line Lane in Baker County. Work includes:
- Eliminate the steep approach.
- Pave the section of road surrounding the rail crossing and tie into U.S. 30.
- Add new signs.
Visit the project webpage for more information.
