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OR 223 and OR 99W: ADA Curb Ramps (Rickreall and Dallas)

Construction Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Various Cities, Polk)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​We're rebuilding curb ramps to meet current ADA accessibility standards in Dallas and Rickreall.​


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Impacts

Traffic Impact

Expect shoulder and lane closures as needed.​

Construction Impacts

You can expect:

  • Shoulder and lane closures as needed.
  • Flaggers helping direct traffic as needed.
  • Delays and construction noise.​

Construction Activities

We're bringing curb ramps to ADA standards to improve accessibility for everyone. 

Visit TripCheck​ for the most current traffic information.​


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


work zone construction iconPay 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

enlarged project map iconWhether you drive, ride, walk or roll, we are committed to providing the best accessibility possible to all people using the transportation system. 

One of the ways we are doing this is by working on over 260 curb ramps in various locations along OR 223 and OR 99W to see what is needed to bring them up to current ADA standards.

This might include:

  • Minor work, such as fixing a ramp that is too steep or moving pedestrian push buttons at crosswalks.
  • Installing crosswalk closed signs if the crossing is considered unsafe.
  • Rebuilding or building a new ramp if needed.
Most corners in the project area only need minor work or signs installed but some corners will require a full rebuild or installation. 

Why are ADA curb ramps important?

ADA curb ramps provide access between the sidewalk and road for people using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, hand carts, bicycles and also for pedestrians who have trouble stepping up and down high curbs. We're adding textured plates at the curb ramps, called truncated domes. These allow pedestrians to feel, see and hear where the crossing is located and the direction they should go to safely cross the street.

Curb ramps benefit everyone regardless of whether they have a disability. By making curb ramps gently slope to the road, it improves accessibility and promotes safer travel between the sidewalk and road.

Why aren’t all the curb ramps in my community being fixed at the same time?

Once we review each corner, we will group and rebuild curb ramps in batches at various locations.

Not all intersections or curb locations are the same, some are construction-ready and others may have fire hydrants, utility boxes, utility poles, additional land requirements or we need an environmental permit. These are things we consider when scheduling the curb ramp construction in each city.

The construction-ready locations are done first because they can be done immediately while those needing additional coordination or design will be part of a future batch or stage of construction. This is why an intersection with four corners might be completed at different times.

​By making these accessibility improvements, whether you drive, ride, walk or roll, we are committed to providing the best accessibility possible to all people using the transportation system. 

​Schedule

Design: 2022-2024

Construction: 2024-2026

Location

Multiple |

​OR 223 | Milepost 0 - 4.83

OR 99W | Milepost 57.49 - 57.81 

Cost and Funding

Design & construction: $12.1 million​

Contacts & Media

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Project Contacts

Project Leader
Wade Luckman
Email
wade.luckman@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-419-2085

Public Information Officer
David House
Email
david.j.house@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-551-8641

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Last Updated

1/21/2025 2:25 PM

Project Number

22555