Project-Details

OR 99 Improvements at Theona Drive

Construction Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Eugene, Lane)

We are making improvements by adding a buffered right turn lane from OR 99 onto Theona Drive.

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Impacts

Traffic Impact

You can expect lane closures, delays and an abrupt edge, use caution.

Construction Impacts

Crews are working Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can expect:

A closure of the southbound OR 99 right turn lane onto Theona Drive. Southbound traffic can still turn right during the closure.
A nighttime southbound OR 99 lane closure.
An abrupt edge between lanes. Slow down, use caution and drive carefully.
One night of paving from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Construction noise and delays.

Construction Activities

We're digging out and building a wider turn lane from southbound OR 99 to Theona Drive.

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Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around work zones.

Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work!

Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.

Remember: fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Details

About

The intersection of OR 99 at Theona Drive has seen higher than normal crashes primarily caused by left turns. Cars using the existing turn lane to exit OR 99 onto Theona Drive are making it hard for cars attempting to turn left onto OR 99 to see oncoming traffic.

We are widening the road approaching the Theona Drive intersection to create additional buffer space. This will put more space between the cars turning and the cars continuing in the travel lane. The space between will improve sight distance for cars turning left by making it easier to see oncoming traffic.

There should be minimal impacts during construction, most of the work will be done off the road.

Schedule

Design 2022 - 2023
Construction: 2024

Location

OR 99 |

Theona Drive Intersection

Cost and Funding

$532,300

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Resident Engineer: Shane Prohaska
Email: shane.prohaska@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-744-8080

Public Information Officer: Mindy McCartt
Email: mindy.m.mccartt@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-507-6045

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Last Updated

6/28/2024 3:25 PM

Project Number

21564