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Historic Mitchell Point Tunnel Dedication Event Scheduled for November 16

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and project partners are dedicating the new Mitchell Point Tunnel as part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail on Saturday, Nov. 16.

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ODOT Blasting Mitchell Point Tunnel West of HR, Oct. 12 - Watch this video!

Construction crews began blasting away at the Mitchell Point Tunnel project west of Hood River today, Tuesday, Oct. 12. ODOT’s ace videographer Julie Murray took drone footage of the blasting that is occurring along I-84.

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Mithcell Point Tunnel blasting to begin Oct. 12, expect delays on I-84

Blasting has been delayed for the construction of the MItchell Point Tunnel until Oct. 12. The project to reconstruct the historic tunnel is part of the overall plan to reconnect The Dalles and Troutdale via the 73-mile Historic Columbia River Highway.