Southwest Oregon Construction Report — week of July 2-8, 2023
Due to the July 4 Holiday, some contractors will not be working until Wednesday, July 5.
The following report includes ODOT highways in Josephine, Jackson, Coos, Curry and Douglas counties. Projects are listed in the following order: highway, location, project name. Project construction costs are added in parenthesis as appropriate.
Pedestrian routes: Where traffic is routed through or around a work zone, pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will also be provided routes through or around the work zone.
Know before you go! Visit www.TripCheck.com for road conditions and traffic cameras or dial 5-1-1. Visit the ODOT website at www.oregon.gov/ODOT/ for more information.
COOS COUNTY
OREGON 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway), MP 35.5, Frenchie Creek Bridge ($3.9 million)
This project will replace the existing culvert at Frenchie Creek with a 95-foot long concrete bridge.
Highway traffic has been routed onto a bypass alignment. Watch for a traffic signal at the work zone and expect brief delays.
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 239 (Coos Bay), Bunker Hill sidewalks and Flanagan signal ($2.7 million)
This project will improve safety and the flow of traffic by upgrading pedestrian facilities and replacing the traffic signal at Flanagan Road.
Most construction is complete, but ODOT will adjust the large concrete island near the Mullen Road intersection to better accommodate truck traffic. Watch for nighttime construction. Motorists can expect intermittent shoulder and lane closures.
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 274.0-274.1 (Bandon), ADA curb ramp replacement ($4.2 million)
This project will improve safety for pedestrians in Bandon by bringing several highway curb ramps around the entrance to Old Town Bandon and Chicago Ave SE into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project also will replace ADA sidewalk ramps in Reedsport, Gardiner, Elkton and Drain.
Watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures along U.S. 101 in the vicinity of the entrance to Old Town Bandon. Alternate routes will be identified for pedestrians during sidewalk construction.
CURRY COUNTY
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 300-301 (Port Orford), Garrison Slough to Cemetery Loop Road paving and pedestrian improvements ($4.35 million)
This project will pave U.S. 101 through Port Orford, replace ADA curb ramps at 15 intersections and make other safety improvements.
Watch for construction along U.S. 101 through Port Orford. This work will involve shoulder closures and intermittent flagging.
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 304.7, Soil nail project
This project will stabilize the slope along the west side of the highway.
Watch for intermittent lane closures and expect brief delays. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes. All work is expected to be completed by August 1.
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 312, Arizona Slide repair
Watch for intermittent lane closures 12 miles south of Port Orford due to repairs on the Arizona Slide. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes. Expect brief delays.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 81-89, Azalea to Glendale paving ($11.5 million)
This project will pave I-5 between Azalea and Glendale, replace guardrail, construct a crossover for emergency service vehicles (milepost 84.6), and make other safety improvements.
Watch for weeknight (7 p.m. to 9 a.m., Monday night to Friday morning) lane closures in both directions for paving and guardrail work. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
Construction may require intermittent nighttime ramp closures. Detours will be provided, and signs posted during ramp closures. Watch for reduced speed limit of 55 mph.
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 104, MP 119 and MP 130, VMS and curve warning signs ($2.6 million)
The project will install variable message signs (VMS) and curve warning signs along I-5.
Watch for intermittent nighttime lane and shoulder closures along I-5 at MP 104, MP 119 and MP 130.
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 118-126, Garden Valley to Roberts Creek paving ($17 million)
Project is mostly complete. No traffic impacts are expected this week.
OREGON 38 (Umpqua Highway), MP 16, Scottsburg Bridge replacement ($39.5 million)
A short section of Main Street will remain closed under Scottsburg Bridge until summer. Hamilton Construction will resume work in July. Scottsburg West Road motorists are advised to use Oregon 38 to reach other areas of Scottsburg.
OREGON 38 (Umpqua Highway), MP 35-36, MP 50-51 (Elkton and Drain), ADA curb ramp replacement ($4.2 million)
This project will improve safety for pedestrians by bringing several highway curb ramps along Oregon 38 in Elkton and Drain into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project also will replace ADA sidewalk ramps in Bandon, Gardiner and Reedsport.
Watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures along Oregon 38 due to sidewalk construction.
OREGON 38 (Umpqua Highway), MP 45, Environmental cleanup work
Environmental cleanup work is ongoing near milepost 45 due to a fuel spill from a truck crash. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Expect delays up to 20 minutes.
OREGON 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway), MP 63-72, Tenmile to Winston chip seal ($6.7 million)
This project will apply a chip seal to about eight miles of Oregon 42 from Benedict Road in Tenmile to Brockway Road near Winston. The project will also replace signs and install new roadside reflectors. The chip seal is tentatively scheduled for August. Most work in July will take place along the shoulder. The project will also chip seal on U.S. 199 (Redwood Highway) in Josephine County.
Watch for intermittent shoulder and lane closures on Oregon 42 and expect brief delays. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed.
OREGON 138E (North Umpqua Highway), MP 16.7 (Glide), North Umpqua Highway restriping and flashing pedestrian beacon project ($350,000)
This project will provide an enhanced pedestrian crossing on Oregon 138E directly in front of Glide High School on the west side of the intersection with Park Street. The crossing will include a shortened crossing distance, improved corners and curb ramps, a pedestrian refuge island, a rapid-flashing beacon, a stop bar and buffered bike lanes. The entire intersection will be repaved. Work will continue until the end of July.
Watch for intermittent daytime lane and shoulder closures. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Motorists should watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area.
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be accommodated around the work area with appropriate detours and signing.
OREGON 138E (North Umpqua Highway), MP 17.9 (Glide), Lone Rock Bridge repairs ($3.8 million)
This project will increase the vertical clearance of Lone Rock Bridge, paint the steel truss, repair concrete sections of the bridge, and replace the driving surface. This two-bridge project will also repair Dodge Bridge on Oregon 234 in Jackson County. Construction will continue until summer 2024.
Oregon 138E at Lone Rock Bridge is limited to a single lane 14’ in width and 14’6” in height. A temporary signal will provide traffic control. Flaggers may provide daytime traffic control as needed.
OREGON 138E (North Umpqua Highway), MP 22-38, Archie Creek Wildfire response and repairs
Remaining work zone activities include repairing and replacing delineators, signs, and damaged fencing. Work crews are responding to rock and debris slides in some areas.
Watch for intermittent weekday lane closures from milepost 22 to 38. Expect delays up to 20 minutes. Flaggers and pilot cars will provide traffic control as needed.
OREGON 138E (North Umpqua Highway), MP 100.6, VMS and curve warning signs ($2.6 million)
The project will install variable message signs (VMS) at three locations on I-5 and on Oregon 138E near the U.S. 97 junction.
Watch for intermittent shoulder and lane closures on Oregon 138E near the U.S. 97 junction. Flaggers will provided traffic control as needed.
OREGON 99 (Oakland-Shady Highway/NE 1st Street), Oakland Bridge replacement ($22.6 million for two-bridge bundle)
This two-year project will replace the 1925 Oakland Bridge on Oregon 99 (NE 1st Street) at the north end of Oakland. The bridge will be built on a new alignment, just north of the existing bridge. This project is part of a two-bridge bundle that also includes replacing a bridge in the Melrose area west of Roseburg.
Watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed and most delays will be brief.
MELROSE ROAD (Douglas County Road 167), Conn-Ford Bridge replacement ($22.6 million for two-bridge bundle)
This two-year project will replace the 1964 Conn-Ford Bridge, which spans the south Umpqua River on Melrose Road about one mile west of Roseburg. This project is part of a two-bridge bundle that also includes replacing a bridge in Oakland.
Melrose Road traffic will use a bypass bridge at the South Umpqua River until 2024. Motorists should slow down and drive with caution due to curves at both ends of the bridge and a traffic signal at the east end.
Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the travel lanes.
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 211.7-213.2 (Reedsport), ADA curb ramp replacement ($4.2 million)
This project will improve safety for pedestrians in Reedsport by bringing several highway curb ramps along U.S. 101 and Frontage Road into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project also will replace ADA sidewalk ramps in Bandon, Gardiner, Elkton and Drain.
In Reedsport, watch for daytime lane and shoulder closures along U.S. 101 north of Schofield Creek. In the southern part of Reedsport (U.S. 101 south of Schofield Creek) watch for on-street parking closures and bicycle lane closures. Watch for intermittent lane closures on Frontage Road.
JACKSON COUNTY
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 19-11, North Ashland South Ashland paving, ($9 million)
Sunday thru Thursday night, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., contractor will be on the interstate repairing areas of asphalt roadway.
Mainline paving is scheduled to begin after July 4 holiday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Nighttime construction work zone will be 50 mph.
Project includes new pavement, new permanent striping, and safety rumble strips on the shoulder. Includes nighttime on and off-ramp closures at Exits 11, 14 and 19 and improves Ashland Port of Entry.
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 0.0-11.4, California Border to Ashland Paving ($30.7 million)
Due to weather and other issues, southbound on-ramp and interstate lane closure for Exit 6 bridge deck overlay will not be closed and under construction until after July 4 holiday weekend.
Expect daytime shoulder and lane closures as the contractor continues work in the project area final contract items such as installing signs, final striping and recessed pavement markers, and corrective work at the Exit 6 bridge decks.
OREGON 66 (Greensprings Highway) over CORP railroad tracks, MP .73, bridge deck rehabilitation ($2.7M)
Watch for single lane traffic each direction at lane transitions over the railroad tracks through first part of September. An ODOT contractor is rehabilitating the bridge deck for future use. Watch for workers and traffic control signs.
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 33, VMS and curve warning signs ($2.6 million)
This project will install variable message signs and curve warning signs at several locations along I-5 in Douglas and Jackson counties.
Watch for intermittent nighttime lane and shoulder closures along I-5 near milepost 33.
OREGON 99 (Rogue Valley Highway), MP 0.4 to 1.6, Interstate 5 to Scenic Avenue improvement project, Central Point ($3.5 million)
Permanent striping is complete.
Because of delays by the railroad contractor, the traffic signals will not be turned on until the new railroad signals are operational, which could be later this summer. Until then, traffic control at Scenic legs will continue to be provided by a stop sign.
Watch for single-lane closures and watch for construction workers and equipment.
The work zone speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph for worker safety.
This safety project constructs new signals, ADA compliant curb ramps, upgrades the existing railroad crossing and paves, restripe the project area.
OREGON 99, Rogue Valley Highway, Glenwood to Coleman Creek, Utility work, MP 10.2 to 11
Watch for possible single-lane traffic, Monday through Friday, as utilities are relocating their lines, wires and pipes out of the right of way for a 2024 improvement project.
OREGON 99, I-5 Ashland area, Americans with Disabilities Act curb ramp upgrades ($4.8 million)
Crews are in the final stages of this project constructing curb ramps in Ashland, Talent and south Medford. Weather permitting, watch for construction at the following locations:
- OR 99 at New St., NW corner, Talent
- OR 99 at Charlotte Ann, Medford
- OR 99 at Matt Loop, Medford
- Corrective work at Siskiyou Blvd. and Mary Jane and North Main and Church.
Temporary pedestrian access will be maintained. Construction hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect possible short delays of up to 20 minutes.
This project installs ADA compliant curb ramps in Ashland on North Main, the downtown area and Siskiyou Boulevard. Curb ramps will also be replaced at a few other intersections in south Medford and Talent.
OREGON 140 (Lake of the Woods Highway), MP 1.03, Turn lanes at Lakeview Drive ($1.7 million)
Permanent striping is complete. Still to come recessed pavement markers. Watch for workers and equipment on the roadside.
This project constructs center turn lanes from Oregon 140 onto Lakeview Drive.
OREGON 234 (Sams Valley Highway), MP 16, Dodge Bridge painting ($5.8 million)
Watch for single-lane traffic control by flaggers, Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for bridge maintenance and painting.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
US 199 (Redwood Highway), MP 6.51 – 41.69, Applegate – CA Border Safety Improvements ($6.7 million)
Watch for shoulder closures in July as contractor begins installing new signs and roadway reflectors. Later in July into August, new roadway asphalt and chip sealing will be applied south of Cave Junction to the CA border. Improvements include center line and shoulder rumble strips and new speed feedback signs entering Selma and Kerby. Project website
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), Exit 58, north Grants Pass, Seismic bridge improvements and retrofitting ($12.7 million)
Watch for possible shoulder closures under the I-5 Exit 58 bridges through the end of July. The contractor is strengthening these bridges to better withstand earthquakes.
This is part of a larger seismic reinforcement project in southern Oregon.
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), Hillcrest Road Bridge, north Grants Pass, seismic bridge improvements and retrofitting ($5 million)
The Hillcrest Road undercrossing is but under intermittent flagger control through the end of July. The undercrossing will close again on Nov. 1 for additional seismic bridge strengthening through the winter and spring.
For more information:
Gary Leaming, ODOT Public Information (Jackson, Josephine), 541-774-6388
Dan Latham, ODOT Public Information (Douglas, Coos, Curry), 541-817-5200
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