September 28, 2020 3:30 a.m.

Construction is beginning in Drain this week on a project that will improve safety for pedestrians and bring an intersection into compliance with the Americans for Disabilities Act.

Dan Latham of the Oregon Department of Transportation said the Oregon 38 sidewalks at the C Street intersection in front of Ray’s Food Place and US Bank will be replaced and flashing pedestrian beacons will be installed.

Latham said all work is scheduled to be completed by the end of November.

During construction, motorists can expect intermittent lane and shoulder closures on the highway. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Access for bicyclists and pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will be maintained throughout the work zone, according to the ODOT release.

Freedom Builders of Azalea, is the prime contractor. The $200,000 project is a result of a settlement agreement that requires ODOT to bring more than 25,000 non-compliant curb ramps throughout Oregon up to current federal accessibility guidelines within 15 years.