The COVID-19 pandemic has backed up some projects for The Dalles Public Works Department, but others continue on. Department Director Dave Anderson says they’ve been able to keep business moving forward, including their annual chip sealing project and work toward securing permits for the Dog River pipeline replacement. But he also noted the project to upgrade and install sidewalk ramps to meet American With Disabilities requirements has been delayed for a year, with the money allocated to allow for more work to be done in 2021. Anderson added they have needed to revise how they accept bids for some projects due to the pandemic.