The Oregon Department of Transportation is planning an emergency repair project for The Dalles Bridge this week. Winter’s freeze-thaw cycle has caused some damage to the structure, compounded by truck and other vehicle traffic. ODOT discovered the damage during an inspection this past Thursday. ODOT district manager Pat Cimmiyotti says they will fix three deteriorating concrete bridge deck areas. Work will begin this Wednesday, and may take a few days. Motorists will be directed across the bridge by flaggers. ODOT will soon begin the planning for a deck repair project for The Dalles Bridge, and when funded, construction could begin as early as 2019.