Sisters sees overnight construction for safer pedestrian access
Spencer Sacks
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation began overnight construction on U.S. 20 in Sisters to upgrade curb ramps and pedestrian crossings. The project aims to bring the city’s infrastructure into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
KTVZ’s Spencer Sacks is in Sisters speaking with team members of the project as well as local businesses and residents. He will have a full report tonight at 10 p.m. on fox and 11 p.m. on NBC
The start date for the project was moved forward from the original schedule of April 12. These improvements are intended to provide safer and easier access to downtown businesses and services for individuals walking or using mobility devices.
Work is scheduled to begin with curb ramps at Cascade Street and will continue west along the north side of U.S. 20. To minimize the impact on daytime traffic, most construction activities are set to occur at night between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. from Sunday through Friday.
Travelers in the area can expect to see crews working throughout the project site during these overnight hours. The project will involve various disruptions including noise, as well as closures of sidewalks, shoulders and lanes. Flaggers will be stationed to direct traffic as needed.
While the Oregon Department of Transportation expects traffic delays to be minimal, the construction will affect how pedestrians and motorists navigate the downtown corridor.
If the work is not completed by Memorial Day, crews will pause construction for the summer season. Under this plan, workers would return after Labor Day to finish the remaining portions of the project.