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| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| County announces winter closure of Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road | Mon 11/3/25 |
| Weekly Road Construction Update - Nov. 2 to Nov. 8 | Fri 10/31/25 |
| Weekly Road Construction Update - Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 | Fri 10/24/25 |
| Weekly Road Construction Update - Oct. 19 to Oct. 25 | Fri 10/17/25 |
| Weekly Road Construction Update - Week of Oct. 12 to Oct. 18 | Fri 10/10/25 |
| Weekly Road Construction Update - Oct. 5 to Oct. 11 | Fri 10/3/25 |
UPDATE: SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURES, 2025
- Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road are scheduled to close for the winter season on Tuesday, November 18th at approximately 8AM.
- These high elevation forest highways are closed annually in partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS) to provide for winter recreation opportunities.
- Deschutes County provides maintenance on these highways via an easement agreement with the USFS.
- It is not uncommon for roadside snow accumulation to exceed five to 10 feet at the road summit. Continual snow/ice maintenance of these road segments is cost prohibitive.
- The Road Department will aim to remove snow and open both roads prior to Memorial Day each year.
- Significant weather events may require closure prior to November 18th. Please check the Road Department website (www.deschutes.org/road) for updates in advance of opening and closing target dates.
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ROAD DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission: We strive to maintain the quality and improve the experience for all users of the Deschutes County transportation system.
The Road Department is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the County road system, consisting of 900 miles of roadway. The Road Department’s services include routine road maintenance (e.g. chip sealing, pothole patching), snow and ice control, roadside vegetation management, traffic signing and striping, bridge maintenance, and emergency response to roadway hazards. Additionally, engineering and administration services are provided for contract management of pavement preservation and capital improvement projects, regulation of work within the public road right of way, and review of countywide planning and land use issues related to transportation. The purchase and maintenance of fleet and heavy equipment needed to perform road maintenance functions are also the responsibility of the Road Department.
The Road Department is also responsible for a number of non-road services that are funded outside of dedicated road funds. These services include the following:
- County Surveyor’s Office - provides for the review and filing of all land surveys within the County and the preservation of public land corners.
- Fleet and Heavy Equipment Services - purchasing and maintenance of vehicles for all County departments (except the Sheriff’s Office).
- Services for Other Agencies – provides a variety of maintenance services (e.g. chip sealing and paint striping) to cities, other counties, the Forest Service, and the BLM.
