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ODOT presents preferred plan for US-97 Baker Road interchange; county and ODOT discuss safety, paths and funding
Summary
ODOT and consultants briefed the board on the US-97 Baker Road Interchange Area Management Plan, describing a phased preferred alternative that improves ramp terminals, adds active-transportation connections, and phases bridge work; preliminary cost estimates show a multi-million-dollar program to be advanced through federal/state funding and phased construction.
ODOT representatives and their consultant presented the US-97 Baker Road Interchange Area Management Plan (IAMP) to the Deschutes County Board on Dec. 1, describing a preferred, phased solution to growing congestion and safety issues at the interchange on Bend's southern edge.
The consultant said two alternatives rose to the top during evaluation: Alternative 1 (the preferred, lower-cost option) would enhance existing ramp terminals with a signal and a roundabout to resolve turning conflicts and add active-transportation facilities; Alternative 3 would relocate southbound ramps and add a larger roundabout to separate conflict points but would be more costly.
"The purpose of an interchange area management plan ... is to…
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