CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | STREETS
Geer/Harper/1st Realignment
The intersecion of N.W. Geer Road, W. Harper Ave. and N. 1st Place.
DESCRIPTION
| PROJECT ID: | ST 4.0 |
| ESTIMATED COST: | $1,500,000 |
| ACTUAL COST: | TBD |
- Will redevelop the three-way intersection that also includes Union Pacific railway.
- Road work will include resurfacing for a smoother surface, restored drainage, and matching sidewalk elevations, with work coordinated with Union Pacific and other utilities.
- Stripes, crosswalks and manholes will also be adjusted.
WHY IT’S NEEDED
The intersection needs to be reconstructed to improve traffic and pedestrian access, and ensure connectivity to property east of N. 1st Place. The current configuration makes access difficult for large trucks, and traffic backs up on Harper Road during busy times of day.
Repair work will also eliminate extensive patching and depressed areas from traffic and development. Sidewalks will be added.
PROJECT STATUS:
In Progress
PROJECT MILESTONES
April 2020
Acquired right of way for project.
May 2020
Design engineering begins.
June 2020
Contract executed with Union Pacific Railroad for rail crossing design and review.
Fall 2020
Union Pacific review requires realignment to avoid rail siding.
March 2021
Union Pacific confirms new alignment is allowable without closing three other crossings
Scheduled for
2021-2022
“Hermiston sets sights on redesign of Harper Road-Geer Road intersection” – Northeast Oregon Now, 1/28/20 (link)
“Confusing intersection added to Hermiston transportation priority list” – East Oregonian, 6/11/14 (link)
May 2021
Additional right of way acquisition begins
LAST UPDATED: 01/18/23
