Nighttime construction work is set to begin on U.S. 395 in Pendleton starting Sunday, August 17, 2025. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced that crews will be working from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., focusing on curb ramp upgrades and traffic signal improvements at several intersections.
Work will include the excavation and removal of curb ramps at the I-84 west on-ramp island, I-84 west off-ramp southwest corner, I-84 east off-ramp northwest corner, and the northwest corner of U.S. 395 and Hailey Avenue. In addition to these upgrades, ODOT crews will replace traffic signals and poles at the Southwest Hailey Avenue/Tutuilla Road intersection. Installation of new bases, poles, and wiring will start as part of the night shift operations.
According to ODOT, “Signals will be turned off the week of August 25 to install new signals. All work will be completed and signals reactivated by Sept. 5 in time for the Pendleton Round-Up, Sept. 10-13.” New pedestrian crossing poles are scheduled for installation after the Round-Up event.
Night work is expected to continue through September, with schedules subject to change depending on conditions. During construction hours from Sunday through Thursday nights, drivers can expect shoulder and lane closures as well as flaggers directing traffic. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the project zones, and businesses along U.S. 395 are expected to remain open during construction activities.
Work will pause between September 5-14 in recognition of the Pendleton Round-Up event.
Most construction along U.S. 395 between Hailey Avenue and Southwest 37th Street has been completed; however, concrete crews will continue daytime work during the week of August 18 to finish remaining ramps. Additional daytime repairs are planned for OR 11 ramps.
ODOT’s ongoing funding challenges have impacted maintenance and operations across Oregon highways; however, most projects like this one continue because they are financed through separate programs using state or federal funds restricted for project development rather than routine maintenance or operations costs (https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Pages/Funding.aspx).
Travelers seeking more information about current road conditions can visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1 for updates.
For questions about this project in Pendleton or other eastern Oregon initiatives, residents can contact Vicki Moles at ODOT or visit ODOT’s Region 5 Eastern Oregon project webpage (https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/default.aspx).
