La Pine Archway project delayed as electrical and title issues stall permitting

Apr 7, 2026

Agency staff said a misidentified electrical component and conflicting property records involving ODOT have paused permitting for the La Pine Archway Project, likely adding time and cost and requiring easements or conveyance corrections before construction can proceed.

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Agency President Geoff Wullschlager told the La Pine Urban Renewal Agency on April 7 that the La Pine Archway Project is on hold after contractors and Midstate determined a component previously assumed to be a transformer is actually a switch, and that a transformer will need to be purchased and installed to complete the electrical connection.

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