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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
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.
We are improving 24 curb ramps in Ukiah along U.S. 244 from Leah Street to South Mill Street.
We are improving 190 curb ramps in Milton-Freewater along U.S. 30/OR 11 between the Oregon-Washington border and County 643 Road.
We are improving eight curb ramps in Helix along U.S. 335 at the Columbia Street/Sand Hollow Road and Cemetery Road intersections.
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.
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:
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:
We will upgrade 57 curb ramps in Joseph to meet ADA standards. These projects will occur in the following areas:
Click here to learn more about the project in Joseph.
We are improving 91 curb ramps along OR 74/OR 207 from East Morgan Street to Horizon Lane.
We are improving 28 curb ramps along OR 74 between Johnson Road and Ella Road.
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.
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We are improving 290 curb ramps along:
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Grant Matlock, Transportation Project Manager
Grant.Matlock@odot.state.or.us
Howard Postovit, Project Manager
Howard.Postovit@odot.state.or.us
Bryan Strasser, Resident Engineer-Consultant Projects
Bryan.E.Strasser@odot.state.or.us
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.