Existing poles and span wires that hold the traffic signals are old, and do not meet current safety standards. When the project is complete, the new signals will have metal poles with arched extensions holding signals heads.
This online open house gives you information and an opportunity to provide comments.
Please visit each of the stations below to learn about the work and to submit your comments. Remember to leave your email address if you wish to hear back from us.
- Project Background – Learn more about why this project is needed.
- Project Details – Find out what we have planned for the intersections and how this project may affect you.
- Stay Involved – We want to hear from you. Submit comments and questions here.
The open house closes Friday, January 27, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Stations
Project Overview:
We will replace signal poles, upgrade traffic signals and reconstruct curb ramps at these intersections in downtown Pendleton.
- Southwest Court Avenue (U.S. 30) and Southwest First Street.
- Southwest Dorion Avenue (U.S. 30) and Southwest First Street.
Replacement signals will have new metal poles with arched extensions holding signal heads.
Curb ramps will meet current standards per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Purpose and Need:
Existing poles and span wires holding the traffic signals at these intersections are old and do not meet current safety standards. Existing signal poles that support utilities such as lighting, city power/phone cables, etc. will remain in place, as needed.
Previous Work:
In October 2022, we drilled at the intersections to determine ground conditions and placement of new signal poles.
Location:
The project is located at the intersections of:
- Southwest Court Avenue and Southwest First Street.
- Southwest Dorion Avenue and Southwest First Street.
Schedule:
Project design is underway and will be completed by fall 2023.
Project is scheduled to go to bid in October 2023.
Construction is scheduled for 2024.
Project cost:
The project cost is estimated at $2 million. This includes costs for engineering and construction.
Traffic and pedestrian impacts:
During construction activities in 2024, travelers can expect the following.
- Lane and sidewalk closures at both SW Court Avenue/SW 1st Street and SW Dorion Avenue/SW 1st Street intersections.
- Pedestrian detours will accommodate all users. Temporary pedestrian access routes will be marked during sidewalk closures.
- Motorists may want to use alternate routes during construction activities that require lane restrictions.
Contact us:
For more information about this project, please visit the project webpage or contact:
Grant Matlock
Transportation Project Manager
541-963-1374
grant.matlock@odot.oregon.gov
Vicki Moles
Community Affairs Specialist
541-620-4527
vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov
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