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ADA Curb Ramp 2022 Construction Projects in Eastern Oregon

Welcome to the ADA Curb Ramp 2022 Construction Projects online open house!

ODOT is improving ADA curb ramps in many communities in Eastern Oregon.

We are improving curb ramps across Oregon so that they are compliant with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards.

Explore the information stations below to learn about ADA curb ramp improvement projects starting construction in 2022 in your area.


For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1. Si desea obtener información sobre este proyecto traducida al español, sírvase llamar al 503-731-4128.

Stations

Learn about general construction impacts.
Learn about curb ramp improvements in Umatilla County.
Learn about curb ramp improvements in Wallowa County.
Learn about curb ramp improvements in Morrow County.
Learn about curb ramp improvements in Baker County
Learn about curb ramp improvements in Eastern Oregon currently under construction.
Learn why we are upgrading curb ramps.
Provide your input!

Construction Impacts

Construction impacts will vary for each project.

Where there are impacts, community members can expect:

  • Some noise and dust during work hours. 

  • Access for people walking or rolling through or around work zones. 

  • Intermittent work taking place during the day.

  • Some lane closures.

Click here to sign up for regional construction updates. 

Explore the open house to learn about individual projects throughout the region to see where you may experience construction impacts in 2022. 

Umatilla County

Installing new ADA curb ramps in downtown Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Ukiah, Milton-Freewater, Helix and Athena. 

Pendleton

This project will upgrade ADA curb ramps along U.S. 395, OR 11 and U.S. 30 at the following locations:

  • Emigrant Avenue between Southwest Third Street and Southwest 17th Street.

  • Emigrant Avenue at Southeast Second Street, and from Southeast Seventh Street through Southeast 9th Street.

  • Frazier Avenue at Southwest 11th Street and Southwest 12th Street and from Southwest 14th Street through Southwest 18th Street.

The project also includes other sidewalk improvements on the northeast corners of the intersections of Emigrant Avenue with Southwest Third and Southwest Fourth Streets. Two new crossings are also part of the project and include:

  • A rectangular rapid flashing beacon at Emigrant and Southwest 17th Street.

  • An enhanced crossing at Emigrant and Southwest 15th Street.

Schedule

Pilot Rock

We are improving 60 curb ramps in Pilot Rock along U.S. 395 from Southwest Fourth Place to the south and north of Northeast Fourth Street.

Ukiah

We are improving 24 curb ramps in Ukiah along U.S. 244 from Leah Street to South Mill Street.

Milton-Freewater

We are improving 190 curb ramps in Milton-Freewater along U.S. 30/OR 11 between the Oregon-Washington border and County 643 Road.

Helix

We are improving eight curb ramps in Helix along U.S. 335 at the Columbia Street/Sand Hollow Road and Cemetery Road intersections.

Athena

We are improving 37 curb ramps in Athena along U.S. 334 between North Grandview Avenue and Wildhorse Road.

Click here to learn more about the projects in Pilot Rock, Ukiah, Milton-Freewater, Helix and Athena. 


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Wallowa County

Installing new ADA curb ramps in Wallowa, Lostine and Joseph. 

Wallowa

We are constructing 69 ADA compliant curb ramps at ten intersections along OR 82 through Wallowa. Contractors will install two ramps per corner where possible.

Other project elements in Wallowa include:

  • Installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons, with push button controls, at the South Clairmont Street crosswalk between the entrance of the Wallowa High School on the north side of the highway and a parking lot on the south side.
  • A new marked bike lane along the south side of OR 82 from the Douglas Street intersection on the west to South Holmes Street on the east end of town. 
  • Modifying the intersection of OR 82, South Holmes Street, Whiskey Creek Road, and North Ellen Street at the east end of town to improve alignment, increase sight distances and enhance safety. 
  • Closing the connection from North Ellen Street to OR 82 and constructing a cul-de-sac on North Ellen Street.

Lostine

The project will construct a total of 23 ADA compliant curb ramps at four intersections along OR 82.

Click here to learn more about the projects in Wallowa and Lostine. 

Schedule

The projects in Wallowa and Lostine will follow the same schedule:

Joseph

We will upgrade 57 curb ramps in Joseph to meet ADA standards. These projects will occur in the following areas:

  • 20 curb ramps along OR 82. 
  • 34 curb ramps along OR 351.
  • Three curb ramps along OR 350. 

Click here to learn more about the project in Joseph. 


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Morrow County

Installing new ADA curb ramps in Heppner, Ione and Lexington.

Heppner

We are improving 91 curb ramps along OR 74/OR 207 from East Morgan Street to Horizon Lane.

Ione

We are improving 28 curb ramps along OR 74 between Johnson Road and Ella Road.

Lexington

We are improving 37 curb ramps along OR 74 and OR 207. The OR 74 curb ramp improvements will occur between Tom Street and South/North A Street. The OR 207 curb ramp improvements will occur between OR 74 and West Clay Street.

Click here to learn more about these projects. 


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Baker County

Installing new ADA curb ramps in Baker City.

Baker City

We are improving 290 curb ramps along:

  • Baker-Copperfield Highway (OR 7/OR 86).
  • Old Oregon Trail Highway (U.S. 30/U.S. 395/OR 203).
  • La Grande-Baker Highway (U.S. 30/OR 7/OR 203/OR 237).
  • Whitney Highway (OR 7).

Click here to learn more about the project. 


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Other ADA Projects In Progress

There are currently ADA curb ramp improvement projects under construction throughout the region in Umatilla County, Baker County, Malheur County, Union County and Wallowa County.

Umatilla County

Pendleton

We are upgrading traffic signals and ADA curb ramps at Southeast Court Avenue (U.S. 30) and Southeast First Street. Construction is expected to begin this summer. Learn more about the project here

Hermiston/Stanfield

We are repaving U.S. 395 between Hermiston and Stanfield and improving ADA curb ramps in both communities. Construction is expected to begin at the end of May 2021 and continue through October 2021. Learn more about the project here.

Wallowa County

Enterprise

We are improving 177 curb ramps in Enterprise along OR 3 and OR 82 to comply with ADA standards. Construction is underway and expected to complete in October of this year. Learn more about the project here.

Baker County

Baker City

ODOT is improving access for people who walk, bike, roll and drive along OR 7/Campbell Street from Birch Street to I-84. Construction is underway and expected to conclude in June of 2021. Learn more about the project here.

Malheur County

Vale

We are improving 211 curb ramps along U.S. 20 in downtown Vale so that they comply with ADA standards. Construction is underway and expected to end October 2022. Learn more about the project here.

Nyssa

We are improving 130 curb ramps along U.S. 20/26/OR 201 in Nyssa so that they comply with ADA standards. Construction is underway and expected to end October 2022. Learn more about the project here.

Union County

We are improving 238 curb ramps along U.S. 30, OR 82, OR 204 and OR 237 to comply with ADA standards. Construction is underway in Imbler and Cove. Construction in all locations will end October 2022. Learn more about the individual construction timelines and additional project details here.

The improvements are located as follows:

La Grande

  • U.S. 30: 20th Street to McAlister Road.

  • OR 82: 26th Street intersection.

Island City

  • OR 82: Walton Road to West Railroad Avenue.

Imbler

  • OR 82: Hull Lane to Brooks Road.

Elgin

  • OR 82: Hemlock Street to North Third Avenue.

  • OR 204: North 10th Avenue to North 17th Avenue.

Cove

  • OR 237: Foster Street to Church Street.

Union

We are improving curb ramps along OR 203 and OR 237 to comply with ADA standards. Construction is underway and expected to be complete in October of this year. Learn more about the project here.


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About the Statewide ADA Program

ODOT is committed to providing equal access to our roads, bridges, and sidewalks and making them fully accessible. We have a dedicated group of professionals working every day to make that happen. 

Program Overview

We have been working to bring more than 25,000 curb ramps throughout Oregon into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The effort was launched in response to a formal complaint brought up by the Association of Oregon Centers for Independent Living (AOCIL). Together, we reached an agreement to improve curb ramps and pedestrian signals along all state highways. We are committed to new standards for accessible routes through work zones, outreach and addressing public concerns. Everyone who uses sidewalks along our highways will benefit from this commitment and the improvements we make to the curb ramps. 

These improvements will be realized through various curb ramp improvement projects around the state, just like the projects in Eastern Oregon. The number of projected curb ramp improvements in each ODOT region through the year 2032 is shown on the graphic below. In all, the ADA Program aims to improve curb ramps according to this schedule:

  • 7,770 improved ramps by the end of 2022.

  • 11,959 improved ramps by the end of 2027.

  • 6,642 improved ramps by the end of 2032.

See our progress!

Explore the photos below to see recently improved curb ramps throughout the state and learn more about the program and the work being done across the state on our webpage and in our program flyer

                  

                                                                             


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  • Improved curbs ramp in Forest Grove, OR

    Improved curbs ramp in Forest Grove, OR

  • Improved curb ramps in Independence, OR

    Improved curb ramps in Independence, OR

  • Improved curb ramps in Independence, OR

    Improved curb ramps in Independence, OR

  • Improved curb ramp in Independence, OR

    Improved curb ramp in Independence, OR

  • Improved curb ramp in Independence, OR

    Improved curb ramp in Independence, OR

  • Improved curb ramps in Monmouth, OR

    Improved curb ramps in Monmouth, OR


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How to Stay Informed

If you know of any special circumstances, considerations or issues we should be aware of for these ADA curb ramp projects, please let us know. You can use this survey or contact the project manager directly. 

Contact Information

Umatilla County (Pendleton)

Grant Matlock, Transportation Project Manager

Grant.Matlock@odot.state.or.us

Wallowa County Projects

Howard Postovit, Project Manager

Howard.Postovit@odot.state.or.us

Morrow County and Other Umatilla County Projects

Bryan Strasser, Resident Engineer-Consultant Projects

Bryan.E.Strasser@odot.state.or.us

Provide Comments About Other Accessibility Issues

If you have a comment, question, concern or request (CQCR) about an accessibility issue in your area, please fill out the CQCR form. You can also use this form to identify another curb ramp you think needs to be improved that is not included in this project. The feedback will be routed to the appropriate staff member and taken into consideration for future Accessibility Program projects. You can watch the video above to learn more about filling out the form.


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