2026 Pavement Preservation Projects
From City of The Dalles Public Works Department:
By Jill Hoyenga
The Dalles, Ore., June 8, 2026 — City crews and contractors will begin several pavement preservation projects throughout The Dalles during the week of June 15, resulting in temporary road closures and detours at multiple locations.
Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Road closures are expected to be short in duration, but motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use posted detours where necessary.
The city said the projects are intended to extend the service life of existing pavement through the application of chip seal, a protective surface treatment that helps preserve roads and delay more costly reconstruction projects.
The work schedule is as follows:
Monday, June 15
Columbia Road: Crates Way to Steelhead Way
East 16th Place: Kelly Avenue to Monroe Street
Lincoln Street: West 10th Street to West 9th Street
Mount Hood Street: West 6th Street to Cherry Heights Road
Skyline Road: City limits to 737 feet north of Mount Hood Street
Mount Hood Street: West 10th Street to Walnut Street
Snipes Street: West 6th Street to Lincoln Street
Trevitt Street: West 6th Street to West 3rd Place
Washington Street: East 14th Street to East 12th Street
Cherry Heights Road: West 10th Street to West 6th Street
East 10th Street: Washington Street to Union Street
Tuesday, June 16
East 10th Street: Thompson Street to Quinton Street
East 10th Street: J Street to Kelly Avenue
East 11th Street: Thompson Street to west dead end
Thompson Street: East 19th Street to East 10th Street
East 10th Street: Quinton Street to Dry Hollow Road
East 12th Place: Thompson Street to Quinton Street
Wednesday, June 17
Bret Clodfelter Way: U.S. Highway 197 to city limits gate
Claudia Lane: East 21st Street to north cul-de-sac
East 19th Street: Dry Hollow Road to end of pavement
What Is Chip Seal?
Chip seal is a pavement preservation technique that applies a thin layer of liquid asphalt followed by crushed rock. The rock is compacted into the asphalt by rollers, creating a protective surface that helps prevent pavement deterioration.
Because the process requires multiple passes by slow-moving equipment, streets may be fully closed during construction. After the initial application, loose rock remains on the roadway for seven to 10 days to allow vehicle traffic to help embed the material. Excess rock is later swept up and reused on future projects.
City officials are asking motorists to proceed cautiously in work zones and obey all temporary traffic control devices.
A complete list of projects and the 2026 Pavement Preservation Program map are available at The Dalles Summer Street Maintenance Program.
For additional information, contact the City of The Dalles Public Works Department at (541) 296-5401. Media inquiries may be directed to Public Information Officer Amie Ell at amell@thedalles.gov.
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