Downtown Stormwater Catch Basin Cleaning Sept. 28. 2026

Sep 21

Written By Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Oregon – Starting Monday September 28, 2026 and lasting through Friday October 2, 2026, The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning storm water catch basins in the Downtown Area.

The purpose of this work is to protect property and the environment. Cleaning catch basins allows for fast drainage into the storm water conveyance system.

Crews are scheduled to work on 2nd , 3rd and 4th Streets from the west side of Lincoln Street to the east side roundabout. Work will occur between 10:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. each night. The overnight schedule will cause the least disruption to traffic and businesses. We ask that you park so that the catch basins are accessible during the night work hours.

Temporary traffic controls will not be used during these low traffic hours. Please stay well clear of the vacuum truck when the truck lights are flashing. W. 6th Street from Cherry Heights Road through W 3rd Place are scheduled to be cleaned shortly after 7:00 a.m., with traffic controls, during the same week.

Please proceed with caution around work areas.

Thank you for your help with worker and public safety in work zones.

If you have questions, please call the Public Works office at (541) 296-5401. For media inquiries, contact Amie Ell, Public Information Officer at amell@thedalles.gov.