Watch for closures at Exit 159 to Tower Road

BOARDMAN – Starting Monday, May 11, Tower Road northbound, at the eastbound I-84 Exit 159 off-ramp, will close for one week.

On May 26, Tower Road southbound, at the westbound I‑84 Exit 159 off‑ramp, will close for one week.

Only the Tower Road Bridge will close. All ramps at Exit 159 and Tower Road south of the eastbound off‑ramp will stay open. Travelers should watch for advance warning signs and posted detours. 

Project schedule

• May 11-18: Tower Road Bridge northbound closure.
• May 26-June 2: Tower Road Bridge southbound closure.
• June 3-July 2: Full closure of Tower Road Bridge. Love's Truck Stop will remain accessible for eastbound travelers and westbound travelers using the detour.
• July: Crews will complete paving, striping and sign installation. Expect occasional nighttime ramp and Tower Road overpass lane closures.

• Detour

• Follow the detour​ route to reach Tower Road and Love's Truck Stop during closures.
• Eastbound​
• Tower Road south of I-84 and Love's Truck Stop will remain accessible from Exit 159.
• Westbound​​​
• To access Tower Road and Love’s Truck Stop, take Exit 151/Marty Myers Road, head east on I-84 and take Exit 159/Tower Road.
• To return to westbound I-84 from Tower Road and Love’s Truck Stop, take Exit 159, head east to Exit 165/Port of Morrow, and use the westbound I-84 on-ramp.