Construction Report: Local projects include paving from West City Limit of La Grande to Union. A second section of the project extends from Telocaset to Baker City through North Powder and Haines. That project is being done this spring. The section from La Grande to the Flying J will be a hot mix asphalt. That will be a great surface. The remaining sections will either be emulsified asphalt or a straight up chip seal. Either way, a chip seal is the final wearing surface. That will be finalized before the Elkhorn Classic runs on that route with a follow up brooming the day before the race. Next summer will include an overlay project between Riddle Road and Imbler on OR 82. That will be a hot mix project. Next summer the County will be rebuilding Gekeler from US 30 to the newer section up by 12th street. (Information thanks to Ken, a local cyclist working for ODOT) APR-3-06