Starting January 27, access to and from U.S. 101 at NW 14th Street in Lincoln City will be temporarily closed as part of an ADA curb ramp project. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is undertaking this work to build new curb ramps and install pedestrian crossing buttons.
According to ODOT, “By closing access to NW 14th Street, we can keep our crews safer, finish the work faster and maintain pedestrian access on the west side of the highway.”
A detour route has been established for drivers during the closure. Traffic on NW 14th Street can reach U.S. 101 by using NW Harbor Avenue and NW 17th Street. Vehicles traveling on U.S. 101 can access NW 14th Street by continuing south to NW 12th Street, then using NW Harbor Avenue and finally turning onto NW 14th Street.
The closure is expected to last up to two weeks. ODOT stated that business access and parking will remain available throughout construction.
Once this phase is completed, work will move to the east side of U.S. 101 at NE 14th Street in early February. This next stage will require a nighttime single lane closure from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with NE 14th Street operating as eastbound one-way traffic only between U.S. 101 and NE Keel Avenue during those hours. A signed detour will direct westbound traffic via NE Oar Avenue and NE 17th Street back to U.S. 101, while daytime two-way access between U.S. 101 and NE 14th Street will continue.
This subsequent closure is also anticipated to last up to two weeks.
ODOT reminds drivers: “Don’t forget to slow down and watch for workers.” The agency notes that construction may include daytime activity Monday through Thursday, occasional Friday or night work as needed, shoulder or lane closures, flaggers directing traffic when necessary, possible delays, and noise from equipment such as concrete saws.
Access for businesses and parking will stay open during all phases of construction.
For more information about ongoing projects in the area or across Oregon’s highways, residents are encouraged to visit TripCheck.com for real-time travel updates including road conditions, cameras, and weather data.
“Pay attention in work zones, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work,” ODOT advised motorists in its notice. “Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.”
Fines are doubled in all Oregon work zones regardless of whether workers or signs are present.
