Empire Avenue

Aug 26, 2023

ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of August 25-Sept. 1 ODOT BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here's the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of August 25-Sept. 1. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon's future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The Dalles to Klamath Falls on the east side of the Cascades. There are two ways to learn about construction taking place for the upcoming week. 1. Visit  TripCheck.com. Constantly updated with construction and crash data, TripCheck is the best way to learn about road conditions around the state. Click on a traffic cone symbol on the map to see construction impacts for that area. 2. Scroll down to the counties and highways listed below to see impacts that could affect you. Construction information is shown for one week, giving you the most up-to-date information. All work is dependent on weather conditions, and schedules are subject to change. DESCHUTES COUNTY U.S. 97 and U.S. 20 Bend North Corridor Crews continue excavation, embankment, grading, concrete placement and paving work on the roundabouts located at U.S. 20 and Robal Lane and U.S. 20 and Cooley Road. Beginning on Sunday, August 27 through Thursday, August 31, travelers will encounter single lane closures for nighttime paving on U.S. 20. Flaggers will be in place to help direct traffic. Earthwork and grading continue east of Nels Anderson Road for the Empire Avenue on ramp and west of the current Nels Anderson Road for the new Nels Anderson Road. Excavation work continues on the southbound U.S. 97 shoulder between Grandview Drive and Cooley Road. On the evenings of Thursday, August 31, travelers will encounter single lane closures at the intersection of U.S. 97 and Cooley Road as crews turn on the temporary traffic signal. Flaggers will be in place to help direct traffic. Travelers can expect slight delays on Nels Anderson Road just north of Brandis Court while crews install sewer lines. Flaggers will be in place to help direct traffic. On Thursday, August 31 between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., crews will connect the newly installed sewer lines into the existing sewer system on Nels Anderson Road. Travelers will encounter nighttime single-lane closures on U.S. 97 between milepost 135.3 - milepost 135.6 as crews grade and pave the center median. Beginning on Monday, August 28 through Thursday, August 31, travelers will encounter nighttime single lane closures on U.S. 97 between Empire Avenue and Grandview Drive. More project information  here. U.S. 20: Tumalo-Cooley Beginning on Monday, August 28 through Friday, September 1, travelers will encounter daytime and nighttime lane closures on U.S. 20 from Tumalo to Cooley Road to allow crews to work on the roundabout and pave the roadway. As of July 10, Cook Avenue is closed at the intersection of U.S. 20 and the temporary traffic signal at U.S. 20 and 5th Street is turned on for approximately the next three months. Moderate delays are expected. More project information  here. U.S. 30: Cascade Avenue at Rand Road (Hood River) Eastbound and westbound U.S. 30/Cascade Avenue left turn lanes remain closed. Two-way traffic is re-opened on Rand Road which allows drivers to make turns from U.S. 30/Cascade Avenue onto Rand Road and from Rand Road onto U.S.30/Cascade Avenue. Temporary crosswalks and pedestrian access routes are in place to direct pedestrians through the work zone. Travelers, pedestrians and cyclists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the project. Expected completion - May 2024. No work expected this week. Excepted completion - End of July 2023 OR 140 at OR 66 Intersection Improvements Earthwork, pipe, and survey work continues on OR 140. Travelers can expect up to20-minute delays. Balsam Drive is closed at the OR 66 intersection. Travelers should use signed detour route. Excepted completion - End of October 2023 OR 140 Brett Way Extension (South Klamath Falls Highway, MP 3.74 - 4.75) No work expected this week. More project information  here. U.S. 97: OR 58 - California Border Project (The Dalles - California Highway, MP 252.44 - MP 278.81) This project consists of bridge work on Link River Bridge at MP 275.03, Green Spring Bridge at MP 277.12, Klamath River Bridge at MP 278.81, and Pelican Bridge at MP 272.99. Link River Bridge at MP 275.03: Travel lanes have been shifted on Main Street. All bridge work will be done behind the barrier, no delays expected. Conger Avenue is closed for thru traffic. Travelers should follow the detour in place. OR 140 at the Green Springs Bridge: Travel lanes have been shifted. All bridge work will be done behind the barrier. No delays expected. Klamath River Bridge at MP 278.81: Crews will be working under the bridge. No delays expected. Pelican Bridge at MP 272.99: Work continues on Lakeport Boulevard under U.S. 97 Pelican Bridge. No delays expected. Excepted completion - End of June 2025 More project information  here. OR 140 Klamath County Boat Marina to Lakeshore Drive Project (Western Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration project) Project area: OR 140 between mile post 56.92 to 58.75 Beginning July 5, 2023, OR 140 will be reduced to one travel lane. Flaggers, pilot cars, and traffic signals will help direct traffic for alternating direction of travel. Drivers can expect up to a 20-minute delay. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  At the end of each workday, the road will be opened back up to normal two-lane traffic. More project information  here . WASCO COUNTY (OR)/KLICKITAT (WA) The Dalles (Columbia River) Bridge Project (U.S. 197: WA MP 0.57 I-84: MP 100.6-U.S. 197: OR MP 0.61 I-84: MP 102.2.) Work continues on the shoulders and staging areas off the ends of the bridge during daytime hours with no impacts to traffic, as well as on the bridge deck, sidewalks, and under the bridge. Single lane closures controlled by flaggers will occur weeknights between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Travelers can expect up to 20-minute delays. Travel speed across the bridge is reduced to 35 mph. Use caution when traveling through the project area. Expected completion - End of September 2023. More project information  here. U.S. 26: Clear Lake Road - NW Dogwood Lane Project No work scheduled on-site for the coming week. Expected completion - end of September 2023. Questions or comments?