The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be making repairs to the Interstate 84 Exit 259 eastbound off-ramp bridge in June.
The ramp is located about two miles west of La Grande and connects I-84 with U.S. Highway 30. Due to its narrow width the single-lane exit ramp will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily June 13 through 16. During ramp closure times motorists will need to continue on I-84, then use Exit 261 to access La Grande. These dates are subject to changed, depending on weather conditions.
“ODOT bridge crews will be performing needed repairs to the bridge joints and decking at this freeway exit off-ramp,” said ODOT Bridge Crew Manager Richard Lani. “We realize this will be an inconvenience for some travelers, but there is not enough room for off-ramp traffic and work crews at the same time. We greatly appreciate everyone’s patience and will 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. Update information will be shared through local media if scheduled changes are made.
