Project-Details

Umatilla and Morrow County Curb Ramp Upgrades

Project Completed

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Athena, Helix, Heppner, Ione, Lexington, Milton-Freewater, Pilot Rock, Ukiah, Morrow, Umatilla)

Upgrade curb ramps in five Umatilla cities and three Morrow cities to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

No to minimal impacts to traffic.

Work in Athena into September and possibly October. Watch for crews and equipment.

Construction Impacts

Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be available and identified through or around work zones.

Meetings and Events

We held an online open house June 4-18, 2021.

Schedule

All contract work is complete.

Crews are working on minor completion tasks in all locations.

Crews are in Milton-Freewater into November for repair to pipes. Work is weather dependent.

Details

About

We will upgrade approximately 358 curb ramps in Umatilla and Morrow counties to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Umatilla County

Pilot Rock: U.S. 395 (Pendleton-John Day Highway) from mileposts 15.02, at NE Fourth Street, to 16.00, at SW Cedar Street.
Ukiah: OR 244 (Ukiah-Hilgard Highway) from mileposts 1.24, at Camas Street, to 1.29, at Alba Street.

Milton-Freewater: US 30/OR 11 (Oregon-Washington Highway) from mileposts 26.38, at Sykes Boulevard, to 34.41, at Ballou Road.

Helix: OR 335 (Havana-Helix Highway) at milepost 0.00, at Main Street.
Athena: OR 334 (Athena-Holdman Highway) from mileposts, 17.20, at First Street, to 17.49, at Fifth Street.

Morrow County

Heppner: OR 74/OR 207 (Heppner Highway) from mileposts 45.38, at Hinton Street, to 46.48, at Barratt Boulevard.
Lexington: OR 74/OR 207 (Heppner Highway) from mileposts 36.60, at C Street, to 36.73, at A Street.
Ione: OR 74/OR 207 Heppner Highway) from mileposts 28.34, at Ella Road, to 28.75, at Emert Road.

Rapid Flashing Beacon - crosswalks

These beacons improve crossing safety by directing drivers’ attention to pedestrians. We will be installing rapid flashing beacons at the following locations.

Heppner:

OR 74 and Baltimore Street.
OR 74 and Nortwest Quaid Street.

Milton-Freewater:

OR 11 and South Fourth Avenue.
OR 11 and South Eighth Avenue.

Pilot Rock:

U.S. 395 and McGowan Drive.

Image of rapid flashing beacon.

Location

N/A |

For approximate curb ramp upgrade locations, click the link on each city listed above.

Cost and Funding

Construction is estimated to cost $12.6 million.

Contractor

Moreno & Nelson Construction, DBA Nelson Construction | Walla Walla, WA.

Contacts & Media

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Project Contact

Region 5 Community Affairs Specialist: Vicki L Moles
Email: vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-620-4527

Last Updated

11/19/2024 3:28 PM

Project Number

22398