ODOT Projects Update, Aug. 20

COOS COUNTY – U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway) & Wildwood Drive, MP 221.1, Clear Creek culverts replacement ($3.6 million) – This project will replace two culverts that convey water under both U.S. 101 and Wildwood Drive near Tugman State Park. On U.S. 101, traffic has been switched to a temporary configuration. The speed limit through the work zone has been reduced to 45 mph. Wildwood Drive motorists are advised to drive slowly due to the gravel road surface at Clear Creek. Watch for flaggers and expect intermittent delays on Wildwood Drive.  U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 233.4 to 234.5, McCullough Bridge rehabilitation (north section) ($23 million) – This five-year project will help prevent corrosion on McCullough Bridge by applying a cathodic protection treatment to the northern concrete arches of the structure. Watch for intermittent nighttime lane closures across the bridge. Watch for flaggers and workers on the bridge. Both sidewalks on the bridge are open. Pedestrians are advised to use caution. U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 244.0 to 244.9, Southport Slough culvert replacement ($3.8 million) – This project will replace a failing culvert and tide-gate that conveys water underneath U.S. 101, near the Oregon 42 junction, with two bridges (northbound and southbound U.S. 101). The work zone speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH. Watch for workers and equipment. Southbound traffic is limited to a single lane. Oregon 42 westbound and U.S. 101 northbound will merge into one lane and follow a diversion alignment to allow for construction of the northbound bridge. Motorists should use caution and watch for traffic control devices. OREGON 241 (Coos River Highway), MP 0.5, Isthmus Slough Bridge rehabilitation project ($7.9 million) – The Isthmus Slough Bridge will be closed to traffic from 8 p.m. on Friday, August 17, to 6 a.m. on Monday, August 20, weather permitting. A nine-mile detour will be in place. From Eastside, traffic will detour along Olive Barber Road, Ross Inlet Road, and Coos-Sumner Lane to U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway). Motorists should look for detour signs and observe the speed limit along the route. Pedestrian access across the bridge will be maintained throughout the weekend, although brief delays may be necessary. The bridge will also be closed the weekend of August 24-27, for the same hours and with the same detour in place. At other times, watch for daytime (9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) lane closures across the bridge. Flaggers will provide traffic control. Motorists should expect brief delays. On weeknights (8 p.m. to 6 a.m.), watch for intermittent lane closures on the bridge. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Expect delays up to 20 minutes at night. Access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be available and identified through or around the work zone. For more information, visit: www.IsthmusSloughBridge.com. OREGON 42 (Coos Bay to Roseburg Highway), MP 0.6, 25.5, & 30.1, Bridge rail replacement project ($2.3 million) – This project will replace the rail and nearby guardrail on three bridges along Oregon 42. Two of the bridges will also receive concrete repairs and deck overlays. Watch for intermittent eastbound lane closures at MP 0.6 (Davis Slough). Watch for intermittent lane closures at MP 25.5 (near Indian Creek Road) and MP 30.1 (near Big Creek Road). Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. OREGON 42 (Coos Bay to Roseburg Highway), MP 45.0 to MP 45.1, County Line Curves retaining wall project ($2.2 million) – This project will construct a retaining wall, as part of a larger highway realignment project, near the Coos/Douglas County line. Watch for intermittent lane closures throughout the project area. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. OREGON 542 (Powers Highway), MP 0-5, Southwest Oregon chip seal ($2 million) – Watch for intermittent lane closures and delays.  Flaggers and pilot cars will provide traffic control as needed. Motorists should be aware of loose rock and oil splatter in the work zone. Drive slow and leave extra space when following other vehicles. For more information, visit www.SouthwestOregonChipSeal.com.  OREGON 542 (Powers Highway), MP 16.3, Slope Stabilization ($685,000) – This project is intended to stabilize the roadway along the river side at mile point 16.3. Watch for weekday lane closures through Sept. 7. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed.