Oregon Department of Transportation News Release Region 1 Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Hood River Counties
Dec. 31, 2020 21-01
For more information: Katelyn Jackson, 503-731-8503 [email protected]
Weekly Construction Update: January 2-9, 2020* *Schedules are subject to change due to weather and site conditions.
The following highways have projects included in this week’s construction report. Scroll down to see traffic impacts in the following order (interstate, U.S., and state highways).
For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit www.Oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION1/Pages/WeeklyConstructionUpdate/WeeklyConstructionUpdate.aspx Jan. 2-9, 2020 Weekly Construction Update Page 2 of 5
Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Interstate Bridge Trunnion Replacement (20T062475) Project Description: The northbound span of the Interstate Bridge closed from Sept. 19-27, 2020 as crews replaced mechanical parts that help lift and lower the bridge. The Interstate Bridge is located on I-5 where it connects Oregon and Washington across the Columbia River. Traffic Impacts: Periodic nighttime lane closures in both directions of I-5 and on I-205 over the Glenn Jackson Bridge. Project website: www.interstatebridge.org
Interstate 5 – Pacific Highway – Rose Quarter Investigations Project Description: This project will conduct hazardous materials and soil sampling in the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project area along I-5. Traffic Impacts: Single lane closure on I-5 south between Weidler Street and I-84 Monday through Friday. Project website: www.i5RoseQuarter.org
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Graham Road (19T005241) Project Description: This project replaces the two I-84 bridges over Graham Road (Exit 17) in Troutdale and widens Graham Road and constructs a sidewalk and bike lane. Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. Project website: www.i-84Troutdale.org
Interstate 84 – Columbia River Highway – Hood River Bridges Repair (20T016489) Project Description: ODOT is repairing and replacing bridge decks on the structures carrying I-84 over Hood River (between Exit 63 and Exit 64). Traffic Impacts: Nighttime lane and ramp closures at Exit 63 and 64 as weather allows. Project website: tinyurl.com/HoodRiverBridgesRepair
Interstate 205 – Abernethy Bridge to SE 82nd Av e – Paving (20T057692) Project Description: ODOT will improve Interstate 205 between the Abernethy Bridge in Oregon City and SE 82nd Avenue near the Oregon 224 interchange by repaving over 4 miles of I-205 as well as installing rumble strips. Traffic Impacts: Periodic shoulder closures. Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20508
Interstate 405 – Stadium Freeway – Ramp repairs (19T025461) Project description: ODOT is repairing and replacing a number of freeway joints on the elevated sections of Interstate 405 on either side of the Fremont Bridge and from I-405 north to U.S. 26 west. Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts. Project website: www.i405ramps.org -- more --
For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/R1-Construction-Updates.aspx Jan. 2-9, 2020 Weekly Construction Update Page 3 of 5
Interstate 405 – Stadium Freeway – Flanders Crossing (City of Portland) (20T057613) Project Description: PBOT is constructing a bridge over I-405 at NW Flanders St. A full closure of I-405 will occur in early 2021 to place the bridge. Traffic Impacts: Periodic closures of the I-405 south off-ramp to Couch Street. PBOT is constructing a bridge over I-405 at NW Flanders St. A full closure of I-405 is planned for early 2021. Project website: www.portland.gov/transportation/flanders
U.S. 26 – Powell Boulevard – Outer Powell Safety (19T033601) Project Description: This project will construct roadway improvements on Powell Boulevard from SE 122nd Avenue to SE 136th Avenue to address the high rate of collisions on Outer Powell for the past several years. The purpose of this project is to increase safety for people who walk, drive, take the bus and ride bikes, making Outer Powell a safer place for everyone. Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. Project website: www.outerpowellsafety.org
U.S. 30 – Historic Columbia River Highway – Oneonta Tunnel Fire Recovery (20T093810) Project description: Restoration work is needed to reopen the Oneonta Tunnel on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail after the Eagle Creek Fire. Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts. Project website: https://tinyurl.com/RestoreOneontaTunnel
Oregon 8 – TV Highway – Intersection Improvements at OR 219 (20T013985) Project Description: This project on OR 8 at OR 219 in downtown Hillsboro includes new traffic signals and signs, improved lighting, upgraded ADA curb ramps and a new left turn lane at OR 219 at Oak Street. Work will be complete in fall 2020. Traffic Impacts: Daytime and nighttime lane closures. Daytime lane and shoulder closures on Baseline Street (OR 8) and 1st Avenue and Oak Street (OR 8) and 1st Avenue. Nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing on SW Baseline Street, SW Oak Street and 1st Avenue from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. week nights. Project website: www.OR8construction.org
Oregon 8 – TV Highway – Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade at SE 44th/45th Avenue 20T025695)
Project Description: This project on OR 8 at 44th/45th avenues in Hillsboro includes pedestrian-activated flashing lights at the crosswalk on OR 8 between SE 44th and SE 45th Avenues, improved lighting and upgraded ADA curb ramps. Work will be complete in fall 2020. Traffic Impacts: Daytime shoulder closures on OR 8 between SE 44th and 45th Avenue. Project website: www.OR8construction.org -- more --
For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/R1-Construction-Updates.aspx Jan. 2-9, 2020 Weekly Construction Update Page 4 of 5
Oregon 99W – Pacific Highway West – Naito Parkway Bridge Project (20T086683) Project Description: ODOT is doing bridge maintenance on an elevated section of Naito Parkway, from Arthur Street/Kelly Avenue to Sheridan Street in SW Portland. The work increases the weight capacity of the bridge and replaces bridge seals to prevent water from entering the bridge structure. Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts. Project website: tinyurl.com/NaitoBridge
Oregon 211 – Woodburn-Estacada Highway – Pedestrian and Bike Improvements (20T088866) Project Description: ODOT, in partnership with the City of Molalla, is making pedestrian and bicycle improvements in Molalla along the north side of Oregon 211 between Oregon 213 and North Hezzie Lane. This project will enhance safety, operations, and efficiency for people walking, biking, driving, rolling, and using transit in the area. Traffic Impacts: No traffic impacts. Project Website: https://tinyurl.com/OR211improvements
Oregon 212 – Clackamas-Boring Highway – Improvements (19T110043) Project Description: This project on OR 212 from I-205 to U.S. 26 through Damascus and Boring includes paving, upgrading accessible sidewalk ramps and installing a new bridge at North Fork Deep Creek. Work will be complete in fall 2021. Traffic Impacts: Daytime lane closures and nighttime lane closures on OR 212 from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Intermittent flagging and pilot cars directing traffic between 98th and 172nd Avenues at night. Project Website: www.OR212Improvements.org
All ODOT highways – Region 1 LED Replacement Project Project Description: This project will replace over 8,000 roadway lights with light-emitting diode (LED) lights on ODOT roads throughout Region 1, which includes Multnomah, Clackamas and Hood River Counties and eastern Washington County. Traffic Impacts: Nighttime lane closures on I-5 in North Portland. Nighttime lane closures on I-5 from Columbia Street to Jantzen Beach and on I-5 exits, underpasses and overpasses in North Portland from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday nights. Possible nighttime closures include the I-5 north and south off-ramps to Hayden Island and MLK/Marine Drive, and on overpasses and underpasses at MLK and at Victory Boulevard. Project Website: https://tinyurl.com/odotR1LEDpilot
All ODOT highways – Curve Warning Safety Project Project Description: Construction for a road safety project is now underway on several highways and on‐ and off‐ramps in the Portland metro area to install approximately 400 curve warning and advisory speed signs. Traffic Impacts: Nighttime single lane and ramp closures on OR 141 (Beaverton-Tualatin Highway) from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Nighttime shoulder closures on the 181st Avenue and 207th Avenue on-ramps to I-84 west. Project Website: https://tinyurl.com/curvesafety -- more --
For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/R1-Construction-Updates.aspx Jan. 2-9, 2020 Weekly Construction Update Page 5 of 5
Tips for driving safely in work zones An inattentive driver is the most common cause of work zone crashes. Drivers and their passengers — not workers — make up the majority of work zone fatalities. What you can do: • SLOW DOWN! • Pay attention • Obey signs and flaggers Know before you go! Call 511 or visit www.TripCheck.com to check routes, work zones and road and weather conditions before you head out.
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For updated information on highway work and current travel information throughout Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com or call the Oregon road report at 511 or 1-800-977-6368. For more information about Region 1 area road construction visit https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/Pages/R1-Construction-Updates.aspx