Work begins on next phase of bypass project in NewbergOregon Department of Transportation officials are warning residents to watch for construction. In what is formally known as Phase 2A, construction has begun to realign Highway 18 with a new connection to Highway 219, which includes adding exit and entrance ramps. Also in Phase 2A is a bridge carrying an exit ramp over Highway 219, according to ODOT. Other project aspects include realigning Wynooski Road and widening Highway 219 for an additional travel lane and sidewalk. Construction will take place on Highway 219 between milepost 21.1 and 22.8 and on Highway 18 between milepost 59.2 and 59.6, officials said.