The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be making repairs to the Interstate 84 westbound Exit 209 interchange bridge beginning next week.
The Exit 209 interchange is located in Pendleton, crossing over and connecting traffic to U.S. 395/Southgate. The project will result in lane closures on the bridge and the temporary closure of the westbound freeway off-ramp from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 16, and again on June 22-23.
Due to the lane restrictions on the bridge and close proximity of the exit ramp, there will not be enough room for westbound traffic to safely exit the freeway at this location. During ramp closure times motorists wanting access to Pendleton will need to continue westbound on I-84 and use Exit 207, or use Exit 210 prior to the closed exit ramp.
These dates are subject to changed, depending on weather conditions. The eastbound off-ramp and all on-ramps at Exit 209 will not be impacted by this bridge repair work.
“ODOT bridge crews will be performing needed repairs to the bridge,” said ODOT Bridge Crew Manager Richard Lani. “We realize this will be an inconvenience for some travelers and greatly appreciate everyone’s patience. We’ll work to get the project completed as soon as possible.”
The bridge repair work requires dry pavement. In the event of wet weather the project and ramp closure may be postponed.
