Traffic Over Hells Canyon Dam Will Be Restricted to One Lane Starting Monday

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, August 9th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

OXBOW, OR – (Release provided by Idaho Power) The road over Hells Canyon Dam will be limited to a single lane of traffic, starting Monday, Aug. 9. The restriction will be in place Monday through Thursday for 2-3 weeks while Idaho Power installs new equipment on the dam.

Traffic flaggers will be present, and brief delays are possible while equipment is being moved. Drivers are asked to use extra caution when approaching or crossing the dam.

Updates will be posted at idahopower.com/whatsopen.

Located 21 miles downstream of Oxbow Dam, Hells Canyon Dam is the third and last project in the Hells Canyon Project. It began generating electricity in 1967 and has a nameplate generating capacity of 391.5 megawatts.

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Idaho Power, headquartered in vibrant and fast-growing Boise, Idaho, has been a locally operated energy company since 1916. Today, it serves a 24,000-square-mile area in Idaho and Oregon. The company’s goal to provide 100% clean energy by 2045 builds on its long history as a clean-energy leader that provides reliable service at affordable prices. With 17 low-cost hydroelectric projects at the core of its diverse energy mix, Idaho Power’s residential, business and agricultural customers pay among the nation’s lowest prices for electricity. Its 2,000 employees proudly serve more than 590,000 customers with a culture of safety first, integrity always and respect for all.