The Dalles: Water Main Upgrade Federal St. Between E 1st St. and E 2nd St.

The Dalles, Oregon – On Tuesday October 28, 2025 the City of The Dalles Public Works began work on Federal St. between E 1st St. and E 2nd St. to replace and upgrade water mains in the area.

Phase 1 on Federal St. between E 1st St. and E 2nd St. was completed last week. Phase 2 begins today, Monday November 3, 2025.

Phase 2: Full street closure on Federal St. between E 1st St. and the alley between E 1st St. and E 2nd St. will remain in place from Monday November 3 to Wednesday November 19, 2025. Motor vehicles and bicyclists will be detoured to adjacent side streets. Parking lots on E 1st St. will remain open and accessible by alternate routes. Pedestrian and sidewalk access will remain open through the duration of this work.

Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on each scheduled work day. The street will remain closed throughout the night and on the weekends.

Please proceed with caution in this area during street closures. Please observe all temporary traffic control devices. Thank you for your attention to traveling safety during this work.

No parking will be allowed within the project areas to allow room for large equipment to safely work. No parking signs will be placed on the curb 48 hours before the project moves into each work area.

Go to thedalles.org/federalst to view an online map on Perimetermap.com.

If you have questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (541) 296-5401.