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Project History
After years of working with the community to find solutions, the Federal Highway Administration approved the current alignment of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass in 2012.
When completed, the Newberg-Dundee Bypass will be an 11 mile long, four lane highway with limited entrances and exits. We are designing and building the project in phases.
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Phase 1, between OR 219 and Dundee, opened to vehicles in 2018, with approximately 13,000 vehicles using it daily.
We’re working on the design for Phase 2 now. The next phase funded for construction is Phase 2A, a new interchange at OR 219. We anticipate construction starting in 2023.
Why build the bypass?
OR 99W in Newberg and Dundee serves local residents, businesses and many travelers moving through the area. The new road allows through traffic to bypass the busier main street areas that serve locals and businesses, improving safety for all travelers.
Benefits:
- Reduced congestion in downtown Newberg and Dundee.
- Reduced freight traffic traveling through Newberg and Dundee.
- Improved safety for those traveling the area in vehicles, walking or cycling.
- Reduced travel times.
For Phase 2A construction, we are:
When will Phase 2A improvements be built?
| Phase 2A - New interchange at OR 219 | |
| Late 2022 | Final design complete |
| 2023 | Hire contractor |
| 2023 | Begin construction |
| 2025 | Complete construction |
Construction of the interchange improvements at OR 219 and the realignment of Wynooski Road will begin in 2023. We are currently coordinating with some property owners that may be affected by the designs. There will likely be one or two brief closures of the bypass to make the bridge and ramp connections. Stay connected - you can sign up to receive project updates.
A sample of features you will see:
For Phase 2B, we are:
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- The new road includes bridge crossings over OR 219, Fernwood Road and several creeks.
- This phase will be two lanes, one in each direction.
- There will be new on and off-ramps connecting to OR 99W and OR 219.
When will Phase 2B improvements be built?
| Phase 2B - New roadway connecting to OR 99W | |
| Summer 2022 | Early design work complete |
| Pending funding | Complete design |
| Pending funding | Begin construction |
We do not currently have funding to construct this phase of the project, but we are working on the design. When funding is available, we are prepared to move forward with design details and outreach to property owners and neighbors. Please be sure you have signed up for the project email list to receive future updates.
A sample of features you will see:
Q&A
Click on the questions below to expand the information to learn more!
Watch this video to learn how the bypass is funded – the video is 1:17 long.
Watch this video to learn if there may be sound walls as part of Phase 2 – the video is 0:31 long.
We’re planning for the full bypass to be 55 mph, which is the posted speed for Phase 1. The speed limit is lower near on and off-ramps.
We're always happy to talk with the communities we're working with! If you have questions, comments or would like to learn more about the project you can:
- Visit the project webpage to find out the most up to date information about the project.
- Sign up to receive project alerts – this is a great way to hear about future events!
- Reach out to the project manager, Andrew Walker, directly. His email address is andrew.j.walker@odot.oregon.gov or you can call him at 503-986-3153.
After Phase 2A is constructed, if you're driving:
- East on OR 18, you would take the off-ramp that crosses over OR 219. You can then turn either direction to travel north or south on OR 219.
- Either north or south on OR 219 and want to go on OR 18, you take the new on-ramp.
After Phase 2B is constructed, if you're driving:
- West on OR 18 and you would like to go on OR 219, take the off-ramp that crosses over OR 219. You can then turn either direction to travel north or south on OR 219.
- Either north or south on OR 219 and you would like to go east on OR 18, you'd use the new on-ramp.
You will be able to continue driving on the OR 18 bypass over OR 219 to the new OR 99W connection.
Watch this video to learn more about our schedule for Phase 2 of the bypass – the video is 0:53 long.
Watch this video to learn if there will be new traffic signals as part of Phase 2 – the video is 0:29 long.
Phase 2A includes new bike lanes along OR 219. We are also designing a section of path built at Industrial Parkway to connect with more bicycle and pedestrian pathways and sidewalks in Newberg.
Phase 2B also includes plans for a bike path near Veritas Lane to help eastbound cyclists on OR 99W avoid the on and off-ramps for the bypass. We are also planning a local bike and pedestrian path to cross over the bypass.
For both parts of Phase 2, we are working with the cities and Chehalem Park and Recreation District to make sure it connects with other existing and planned paths.
We will likely need to close lanes or hold traffic briefly during construction as we make connections at OR 219. Most of the work can be done nearby while the bypass and OR 219 remain open. We have not yet completed traffic plans for construction, when we do we'll have more information to share. If you're interested in staying connected, please sign up to receive project alerts.
Watch this video to more about what Phase 2B will look like – the video is 0:31 long.
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Stay connected
You can always learn more about the project, find answers to your questions and stay connected by visiting the project webpage.
If you have not already, sign up to receive future updates about this project.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Andrew Walker
ODOT Project Manager
503-986-3153
andrew.j.walker@odot.oregon.gov