The pavement chip seal project that Oregon Department of Transportation crews have been constructing along Highway 74 north of Heppner since July 11 will move to Highway 206 next week.
Work on Highway 206 will begin near the Gilliam County Line at mile post 54.8 and move east towards Heppner. The project is expected to reach Heppner during the first week of August. In the downtown area the exposed chip rock will receive a fog-seal coat of oil to help reduce loose rock and create a cleaner, more uniformed looking surface.
Travelers can expect up to 20-minute delays, reduced speeds, loose rock on the roadway, flaggers, and pilot cars directing single lane traffic through the work zones. Minor delays may occur during nighttime/early morning hours for road sweeping. Parking restrictions will be in placed along the highway in Heppner for about a day or two during the chip seal work in town.
Please slow down and watch for construction activities along the highway, and plan extra travel time during this highway preservation project.
