The Oregon Department of Transportation says more than 40 project-areas will span from Hood River to Portland and the northern coastline.
An ODOT press release cautions drivers: "Staying safe with all those construction workers on the road means drivers must pay complete attention to the driving task, especially in the transition zone before the work area. An inattentive driver is the most common cause of work zone crashes."
To minimize delays and stay aware of road closures commuters can visit
http://www.tripcheck.com/ or dial 511.
- Paving the top deck of the Fremont Bridge, which will require closing the bridge for up to four weekends. ODOT will announce the schedule for the weekend closures in the coming weeks.
- Replacing the Interstate 5 Iowa Street viaduct near the Terwilliger Curves, which require double nighttime lane and ramp closures.
- Building a pedestrian bridge over I-5 at Gibbs Street requires lane closures, ramp closures and rolling blockades on I-5 at night. The City of Portland is leading this project.
- Building a new bridge and widening the highway on Oregon 213 near Interstate 205 requires a four-day highway closure. The City of Oregon City is leading this project and will announce the closure dates in the coming weeks.
- Widening on U.S. 26 between 185th and Cornell Road, which will mean nighttime lane and ramp closures.
- Rehabilitation work on the Oregon City-West Linn Arch Bridge. The bridge remains closed to all traffic.
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