The existing bridge deck is failing and needs to be replaced. What Problem Will This Improve?This steel-truss-cantilever bridge on U.S. The cost is shared 50/50 with Washington Department of Transportation. The Dalles Columbia Bridge spans the Columbia River between The Dalles, OR and Dallesport, WA.Ĭost and FundingTotal project cost is just under $41 million.
Installing new illumination and navigation lights system across the bridge.Replacing the existing concrete bridge deck.
COLUMBIA MS BRIDGE 2021 UPGRADE
These continued closures ensure that the bridge won't be entirely shut down for an extended period of time.Įmergency responders like police, fire and EMS will be able to use the road on the dam for emergency access across the river. ĪboutODOT, in partnership with the Washington Department of Transportation, will improve the safety and upgrade The Dalles Columbia River Bridge. Without these closures, there is no other way for crews to complete the complex deck replacement.
You can always check for up to date information on construction, closures, and detours. When the bridge is closed, a detour will be in place through Biggs Junction (see map below). The bridge will be open for the weekends of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Unexpected delays live severe winter storms could extend this timeline. When they resume, weekend closures will be Thursday nights from 8 p.m. We need more weekend closures to complete this project, and they will resume on Thursday September 29. 197 over the Columbia River, but unexpected delays have extended the project timeline. Since last summer crews have been working on replacing the bridge deck on U.S.
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