Umatilla Announces Summer Road Closures for Police Station Construction

C Street, D Street, and Seventh Street will be closed for utility work and building of new police station

Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:51am

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The city of Umatilla has announced that C Street, D Street, and Seventh Street will be closed throughout the summer months due to extensive utility relocation and construction work associated with the building of the new police station. Local traffic for residents will still be permitted, but motorists are asked to pay close attention to posted road closure signs and follow all traffic control measures in the area.

Why it matters

The road closures will impact traffic flow and access for residents and businesses in the affected areas of Umatilla during the summer months. Proper planning and communication from the city is important to minimize disruptions.

The details

The closure is due to utility relocation and construction work on the new Umatilla Police Station. Homeowners are asked to coordinate with on-site contractors for access to and from driveways during the construction period.

  • The road closures will begin in the summer of 2026 and last through the end of the season.

The players

City of Umatilla

The local government of Umatilla, Oregon, which is overseeing the road closures and new police station construction project.

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What’s next

Residents can visit the city's website at https://www.umatilla.gov/208/City-Projects for more information and updates on the road closures and police station construction project.

The takeaway

The road closures in Umatilla this summer highlight the challenges cities face in balancing infrastructure improvements with minimizing disruptions to local traffic and access. Clear communication from the city will be key to helping residents and businesses plan around the closures.