July 16, 2024
Installation is complete, however, there you may still encounter workers completing final tasks.
May 30, 2024
Work on the Intersection at Cascade and Rand continues.
View updates on the project website here: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20519
May 20, 2024
Work on the project is anticipated for the week with grinding and paving operations. Bidirectional
traffic flagging operations are expected to occur daily on US30 between 12:01am and 11am, and intermittent EB lane closures daily after 11am, shifting traffic into the median lane and restricting left turns from US30 onto Rand Rd. A full closure of Rand Rd South of US30 is expected Monday morning between 12:01am and 7:45am. A full closure of Rand Rd North of US30 is expected Tuesday morning between 12:01am and 6:45am. Temporary crosswalks and pedestrian curb ramps are in place to direct pedestrians through the work zone. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists should use caution while traveling through the project. Expected completion – May 2024.
March 8th, 2023
Upcoming impacts for Saturday, Mar. 9 – Saturday, Mar. 16
- Periodic lane closures on Cascade Avenue with traffic shifted into the median.
- No left turns from Cascade Avenue onto Rand Road.
- Pedestrian detours.
General traffic impacts:
- At least one travel lane on U.S. 30 will remain open throughout construction and access to business driveways will remain open. Drivers can expect to see single-lane closures with flaggers directing traffic and temporary lane shifts. Expect some delays.
- People walking and using mobility devices can follow signed and accessible detours, including using two temporary crosswalks across U.S. 30.
- Shoulders and bike-lanes will be closed at times and “Bikes on Roadway” signs will be posted.
- Visit ridecatbus.org for information on stop locations on route changes during construction.
Construction will focus on one corner of the intersection at a time.
March 7, 2024
Project continues on schedule for May 24, 2024 completion.
December 14, 2023
The NE and NW corners of the intersection are fully rebuilt with finished curb, sidewalk, and ADA ramps. All underground utilities are complete except for some minor repair work on a storm pipe near Wasco St. Staged construction and long term traffic control configurations are over. Temporary traffic control for the rest of the project will consist of flagging and minor lane shifts on Rand Rd only. Remaining work consists of:
- SW corner
- Signal pole foundation construction
- Sidewalk construction
- ADA ramp construction
- Installation of the signal poles, light poles and pedestrian/vehicle poles
- SE corner (taco bell)
- Segmental block wall construction
- Sidewalk construction
- ADA ramp construction
- Concrete pad for electrical and signal cabinet construction
- Installation of the signal poles, light poles and pedestrian/vehicle poles
- Service cabinet installation
- NW corner (Walmart)
- Installation of the signal poles, light poles and pedestrian/vehicle poles
- Final grading behind sidewalk
- Permanent seeding in and around the storm water facility
- NE corner (bank)
- Installation of the signal poles, light poles and pedestrian/vehicle poles
- Storm pipe repair
- Ornamental light power reconnection
Next spring the road will be repaved and permanent striping completed.
Anticipated completion date is May 24, 2024
October 4, 2023
- Nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic between 1 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursday morning and 8 p.m. Thursday to 11 a.m. Friday as weather allows.
- Between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Thursday, Rand Road will be closed between Cascade Avenue and Timberline Drive. Between 8 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday, the Rand Road and Wasco Street intersection will be closed with no turns from/to Cascade Avenue.
October 3, 2023
As construction progresses on the Rand Road/Cascade traffic light installation, please be aware of the upcoming closures and changes to traffic patterns.
Northbound and southbound right turn lanes are closed on Rand Road at Cascade Avenue. Center left turn lane is closed on Cascade Avenue. There are pedestrian detours.
Additionally, there will be nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic between 1 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday through Friday nights as weather allows. Between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Thursday, Rand Road will be closed between Cascade Avenue and Timberline Drive. Between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Friday, the Rand Road and Wasco Street intersection will be closed with no turns from/to Cascade Avenue.
September 25, 2023
Traffic Impacts: Northbound and southbound right turn lanes closed on Rand Road at Cascade Avenue. Center left turn lane closed on Cascade Avenue. Pedestrian detours.
Nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic between 1 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday through Friday nights as weather allows.
June 30th, 2023
Traffic impacts: Center turn lane closed. Rand Road northbound closed at U.S. 30. Detour using 20th Street. Left turns restricted at intersection. Pedestrian detours.
June 9th, 2023
Traffic impacts: Nighttime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic 1 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekdays.
Center turn lane closed. Rand Road northbound closed at U.S. 30. Detour using 20th Street. Left turns restricted at intersection. Pedestrian detours.
May 22nd, 2023
Traffic impacts: Center turn lane closed. Rand Road northbound closed at U.S. 30. Detour using 20th Street. Left turns restricted at intersection. Pedestrian detours.
May 5, 2023
Construction began this spring to align the north and south roads of the intersection and install a new signal to improve safety and accessibility.
Work is underway at the northeast corner of the intersection for several months. Travelers can expect:
- Single lane closures, lane shifts and turning restrictions on U.S. 30 and Rand Road.
- Signed and accessible pedestrian detours.
April 22nd-29th
U.S. 30 – Historic Columbia River Highway – Cascade Avenue at Rand Road
Project description: This project will rebuild the intersection of U.S. 30 (Cascade Ave.) and Rand Road to align the north and south roads of the intersection, add a traffic signal, improve or add sidewalk and curb ramps accessible to people with disabilities, improve storm water drainage, and add new street-lighting. These changes will increase safety and improve traffic operations and accessibility for all travelers.
Traffic impacts: No traffic impacts.
Project website: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=20519