About
We are making safety improvements at the intersection of OR 211 and S Meridian Road to help reduce the number of crashes. We're also analyzing the intersection to see what other safety improvements can be made.
We're currently planning to make safety improvements in 2025, by changing this intersection to an all way stop. Learn more about the work we're doing in 2025 by visiting the project webpage.
For the permanent improvements at this location, we plan to:
- Widen and pave the corners at the intersection so bigger vehicles, like semi-trucks and farm equipment, have more room to turn.
- Install an upgraded overhead pole with red flashing light to alert drivers of the all-way stop.
- Pave the OR 211 and S Meridian Road intersection.
- Grind in new transverse rumble strips across the lanes approaching the intersection. Transverse rumble strips are grooves in the road that warn drivers to slow down or stop by creating vibrations and sounds.
Safety Improvements We've Completed
At the NW and SE corner, we have:
- Installed transverse rumble strips on S Meridian Road before the intersection.
- Installed "Watch for Entering Traffic" signs on OR 211 approaching the intersection.
- Installed larger stop signs to make it easier for drivers to see as they approach the intersection.
- Installed and tested red flashing beacons on top of the stop sign posts to alert the driver that they need to stop.
- Added “cross traffic does not stop” plates below the stop sign.
- Added reflective red tape onto the stop sign poles to help make the signs more visible.
- Added reflective markers, called delineators, at the corners to help make the intersection easier for drivers to see when it is dark.
- Removed advertisements and signs that could be distracting or blocking drivers view.
- Mowed, pruned branches and cleared plants to improve driver visibility of signs and other cars.
At the NE and SW corner, we have:
- Installed transverse rumble strips on S Meridian Road before the intersection.
- Installed "Watch for Entering Traffic" signs on OR 211 approaching the intersection.
- Installed stop signs on the left side of the road to alert drivers on Meridian Road to stop.
- Added reflective red tape onto the stop sign poles to help make the signs more visible.
- Added reflective markers, called delineators, at the corners to help make the intersection easier for drivers to see when it is dark.
- Removed advertisements and signs that could be distracting or blocking drivers view.
- Mowed, pruned branches and cleared plants to improve driver visibility of signs and other cars.
We have also:
- Refreshed the stop bar paint and striping to make lanes and where to stop more visible.
- Installed intersection ahead warning signs with amber flashing beacons on OR 211.
Schedule
Design: through 2026
Construction: planned for 2026-2027
Past Meetings and Events
Location
OR 211
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S Meridian Road, milepost 3.78
Cost and Funding
Current budget: $983,370
Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around the work zone.