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Whether you drive, ride, walk or roll, we are committed to providing the best accessibility possible to all people using the transportation system.
One of the ways we are doing this is by working on over 260 curb ramps in various locations along OR 223 and OR 99W to see what is needed to bring them up to current ADA standards.
This might include:
- Minor work, such as fixing a ramp that is too steep or moving pedestrian push buttons at crosswalks.
- Installing crosswalk closed signs if the crossing is considered unsafe.
- Rebuilding or building a new ramp if needed.
Most corners in the project area only need minor work or signs installed but some corners will require a full rebuild or installation.
Why are ADA curb ramps important?
ADA curb ramps provide access between the sidewalk and road for people using wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, hand carts, bicycles and also for pedestrians who have trouble stepping up and down high curbs. We're adding textured plates at the curb ramps, called truncated domes. These allow pedestrians to feel, see and hear where the crossing is located and the direction they should go to safely cross the street.
Curb ramps benefit everyone regardless of whether they have a disability. By making curb ramps gently slope to the road, it improves accessibility and promotes safer travel between the sidewalk and road.
Why aren’t all the curb ramps in my community being fixed at the same time?
Once we review each corner, we will group and rebuild curb ramps in batches at various locations.
Not all intersections or curb locations are the same, some are construction-ready and others may have fire hydrants, utility boxes, utility poles, additional land requirements or we need an environmental permit. These are things we consider when scheduling the curb ramp construction in each city.
The construction-ready locations are done first because they can be done immediately while those needing additional coordination or design will be part of a future batch or stage of construction. This is why an intersection with four corners might be completed at different times.
By making these accessibility improvements, whether you drive, ride, walk or roll, we are committed to providing the best accessibility possible to all people using the transportation system.
Schedule
Design: 2022-2024
Construction: 2024-2026
Location
Multiple
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OR 223 | Milepost 0 - 4.83
OR 99W | Milepost 57.49 - 57.81
Cost and Funding
Design and construction: $12,132,001
The funding for this project is combined with the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program project number 23568.
Transportation funding in Oregon
While the funding crisis is having a profound effect on ODOT’s maintenance and operations, most construction projects will continue as planned. These projects are typically funded through separate capital programs, often with state or federal funds that are legally restricted to project development and cannot be redirected for maintenance or day-to-day operations.
Delays may still occur due to a reduced workforce. Fewer available staff for traffic control, inspections and project oversight could slow down timelines or introduce challenges in project delivery.
For more information on ODOT’s funding crisis, visit our
website.