About
The project includes segments of U.S. 97 (MP 91.58 – 97.00), U.S. 26 (MP 116.40 – 117.71) and also several local streets within the City of Madras. The purpose of the project is to improve safety for all modes of travel, preserve the highway pavement, and improve storm water facilities. The project aims to specifically address the following needs:
- Repaving or reconstructing segments of U.S. 26 and U.S. 97, including segments of 4th Street and 5th Street (downtown couplet)
- Upgrading non-compliant curb ramps, installing curb ramps where missing and updating/installing new pedestrian activated signals at signalized intersections
- Sidewalk infill and replacement
- Streetscape improvements within the downtown couplet, including curb extensions and landscape rock in the buffer strips between curb sidewalk.
- Signal improvements, including vehicle detection upgrades at traffic signals and network communications
- Install enhanced pedestrian crossings at various locations throughout the project corridor
- Improve storm water facilities within the area, as well as a portion of U.S. 97 north of the U.S. 97/U.S. 26 Junction and on 2nd/3rd Streets
- Bridge improvements at three bridges, including new bridge rail and rail transitions as well as new bridge joints and new pavement
Location
U.S. 97
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U.S. 97 from Chestnut Street, through Madras to Colfax Lane & U.S. 26 from Earl Street to junction with U.S. 97.
Click HERE for detailed project corridor map.
Cost and Funding
$42 million
Project funding includes ODOT, City of Madras and Economic Development of Administration (EDA).