August 12, 2024 3:20 a.m.

Construction is starting this week on a project that will pave 12 miles of Oregon 38 between Elkton and Drain, and repair four bridges.

An update from the Oregon Department of Transportation said pavement work and slide repairs will take place in several areas, mostly between the Elk Creek Tunnel and Drain. Dan Latham of ODOT said highway traffic may be restricted to a single lane day and night through the week. Latham said flaggers will provide traffic control and drivers should expect delays.

Paving work is scheduled for next week and the grind/inlay will continue into early September. The paving area will extend along Oregon 38 from Hancock Mountain Road at milepost 38.1 to Third Street in Drain at milepost 50.3. Latham said drivers can expect weekday lane closures with flaggers and delays.