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Pole Line Lane Rail Crossing (Haines)

Design Phase

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Haines, Baker)


​​​​We are designing a safety improvement project to eliminate the steep approach to the railroad crossing.​


Railroad crossing on Pole Line Lane in Baker County.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

​During construction, travelers can expect a full closure on U.S. 30 and Pole Line Lane with a detour.

Meetings and Events

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Schedule

Project design 2024-2025.
Project to bid December 2025.
Construction 2026.

Details

About

​The Pole Line Lane railroad crossing is in Baker County,Enlarged project map. approximately 3.5 miles south of Haines, and 5.5 miles north of Baker City, near the intersection with U.S. 30, milepost 44.

We will eliminate the steep approach, pave the section of road surrounding the railroad crossing and tie into U.S. 30, and add new signs.

Union Pacific Railroad operates the rail and owns the right of way.
Baker County owns and maintains Pole Line Lane.

Location

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Pole Line Lane (at intersection with ​U.S. 30, mileposts 43.90 to 44.10).

Cost and Funding

​Design and right of way: $389,000.
Construction: $1.6 million.

Contacts & Media

Project Contact

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

Last Updated

3/28/2025 2:16 PM

Project Number

23045