Southwest Oregon Construction Report for the week of August 31-Sept. 6, 2025

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 (bid amount) are provided when the information is available.

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.

Open for business: In areas with active construction, blue cones are often used to identify an open business access or driveway.

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.

Transportation funding in Oregon

While the funding crisis is having a profound impact on ODOT’s maintenance and operations, most construction projects will continue as planned. These projects are typically funded through separate capital programs, often with state or federal funds that are legally restricted to project development and cannot be used for maintenance or day-to-day operations.

Delays in project delivery may still occur if our workforce is reduced. Fewer staff available for inspections, project coordination and oversight would mean some timelines may shift or face additional challenges during delivery.

For more information on ODOT’s funding crisis, visit our website.

COOS COUNTY

OREGON 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway), MP 0.0-9.7, U.S. 101 to Cedar Point Road paving, culvert and bridge repairs ($11.77 million), website

This project will pave nearly seven miles of Oregon 42, repair seven bridges and repair or replace 25 culverts between the U.S. 101 junction and Coquille.

Starting on Sunday night, Sept. 7, the contractor will repair culverts on Oregon 42 between the U.S. 101 junction and the Davis Slough bridges (MP 0.0-0.5). Traffic will be detoured at night using flaggers. Slow down, drive with caution and watch for construction signs and traffic control devices.

Oregon 42 traffic between Davis Slough and the Coos Bay Speedway (MP 0.5-2.3) is limited to one lane in each direction until late September. Watch for traffic control changes and construction signs. Slow down and drive with caution.

Nighttime paving work will continue into September, Sunday nights to Friday mornings, starting near Delmar Lane (MP 2.7) and continuing east to Cedar Point Road (MP 9.7). Watch for intermittent lane closures between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. In the two-lane section of highway, flaggers will provide traffic control as needed.

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 281.85, Bearhead Mountain Lane Culvert Replacement, website

This project will replace a failing culvert under U.S. 101 at Bearhead Mountain Lane, about six miles south of Bandon.

Construction will begin as early as Tuesday, Sept. 2. Drivers should watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures on U.S. 101 at Bearhead Mountain Lane. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Delays will be less than 20 minutes. Watch for traffic signs, as well as construction vehicles and workers.

U.S. 101 will be closed to all traffic at Bearhead Mountain Lane starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19. The highway is expected to reopen late Sunday night, Sept. 21. There are no local road connections around the work zone. On this weekend, the only detour available for those traveling between Crescent City and Coos Bay is through Grants Pass and Winston using U.S. 199 (Redwood Highway), Interstate 5 and Oregon 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway).

CURRY COUNTY

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 312, Arizona Landslide repair ($18.3 million)

This project will help reduce ground movement at the Arizona Landslide Complex, located 12 miles south of Port Orford, by building a deep shaft that will act as a giant catch basin for the new drainage system. Construction is scheduled for completion in October 2026.

Most work will take place on the west side of the highway. Drivers should watch for construction workers, equipment and vehicles along the shoulder.

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 356.0 - 356.7 (Brookings), Parkview Drive to Lucky Lane ($3.14 million), website

​​​​This project will improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities along U.S. 101 between downtown Brookings and Harris Beach State Park by building new sidewalks and ADA ramps, extending the northbound bike lane and adding a pedestrian crossing with flashing lights near Ransom Avenue.​ Construction is scheduled for completion in September.

Construction is nearly complete. Watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures for sign installation.

DOUGLAS COUNTY

INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project ($2.5 million), website

This project improves safety along Interstate 5 by adding features that alert drivers when they enter an interchange off-ramp from the wrong direction. These enhancements include permanent signs, reflective pavement markings and flashing beacons. The project will involve most ramps on I-5 from the California border to the Curtin interchange (MP 1-163).

No work is expected until Sept. 15, when the contractor returns to the work zone to install signs along I-5 interchange ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties.

OREGON 38 (Umpqua Highway), MP 42.6 (Indian Creek), Slope repair project ($100,000)

This project will repair the riverside slope in a section of the highway between Elkton and Drain that was damaged during a rainstorm in March. Crews will remove damaged areas of the slope and place stone embankment. This project is scheduled for completion by the end of September.

Construction will require intermittent lane and shoulder closures. Flaggers will provide traffic control. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone.

OREGON 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway), MP 72-77 (Winston and Green District), Lookingglass Creek to I-5 paving and safety improvements ($11.97 million), website

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This project will resurface a five-mile section of Oregon 42 between Winston and Interstate 5, install a new traffic signal at Rolling Hills Road, add safety features to help reduce crashes through the Green District, and upgrade sidewalk curb ramps to better accommodate wheelchair users and other pedestrians.​ The project is scheduled for completion in September 2026.

Through early September, the contractor will focus on excavation work along both sides of Oregon 42 between Carnes Road and Rolling Hills Road/Grange Road. This road widening work will allow for construction of the westbound right-turn lanes at Landers and Rolling Hills Road and also accommodate the new U-turn opportunities for highway traffic at Carnes and Rolling Hills Road. Watch for intermittent shoulder and lane closures in both directions. Also watch for trucks entering and exiting the work area.

Elsewhere, drivers should watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures through the work zone. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Watch for traffic control devices, construction vehicles, equipment and workers.

When sidewalks are closed for construction, alternate pedestrian routes will be provided.

OREGON 138E (North Umpqua Highway), MP 49, Landslide area

A landslide has occurred along Oregon 138E about ten miles east of Steamboat. Both lanes are open, but drivers are advised to slow down in the area as the lanes are narrow.

OREGON 138W (Elkton-Sutherlin Highway), MP 15.5-16.5, Culverts and slide repair project ($1.3 million) 

This project will repair culverts crossing Oregon 138W and a landslide about seven miles west of Sutherlin, near Marvin Hill.  This project is scheduled for completion by the end of October.

Construction will require intermittent lane and shoulder closures. Flaggers will provide traffic control. Watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone.  Expect brief delays.

STEWART PARK DRIVE (Roseburg), Bridge painting and repair ($4.48 million)

This project will paint and repair the Stewart Park Drive Bridge, which spans the South Umpqua River and is located between Fir Grove Elementary School and the Roseburg VA campus. All work on the steel truss bridge is scheduled to be completed in November.

The bridge is closed to motor vehicles. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes. During construction, the bridge will remain open to pedestrians and bicyclists.

U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 211.7, Reedsport pedestrian crossing ($282,000)

This project will install a pedestrian overhead flashing beacon and illumination at the intersection of Juniper Avenue and U.S. 101.

Watch for lane closures in the project area. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. The northbound sidewalk will be closed for work. Alternate pedestrian routes will be provided.

JACKSON COUNTY

INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project ($2.5 million), website

This project improves safety along Interstate 5 by adding features that alert drivers when they enter an interchange off-ramp from the wrong direction. These enhancements include permanent signs, reflective pavement markings and flashing beacons. The project will involve most ramps on I-5 from the California border to the Curtin interchange (MP 1-163).

No work is expected until Sept. 15, when the contractor returns to the work zone to install signs along I-5 interchange ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties.

OREGON 62 (Crater Lake Highway), MP 20 (Shady Cove), Bridge approach paving

This project will repave the bridge approaches on the south end of the Rogue River bridge.

Work will be completed in one night, beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and ending by 7 a.m. Wednesday. Expect single lane closures and flaggers providing traffic control with minor delays. Use caution. Watch for workers and equipment in the roadway.

OREGON 99 (Rogue Valley Highway), MP 8.5 - 9.1, Bicycle improvements project (Medford)

This project will improve bicycle facilities in a half-mile section of Oregon 99 near Garfield Street in Medford.

Watch for nighttime (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) lane closures from Sunday night to Friday morning. Expect minor delays. Watch for traffic control changes and construction signs. Slow down and drive with caution. Work is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 3.

OREGON 99 (Rogue Valley Highway), MP 10.2 to 11, Glenwood to Coleman Creek utility work ($12 million) website

This project will widen Oregon 99 from East Glenwood Road to Coleman Creek Bridge, improving safety, as well as pedestrian and bicycle accessibility. Other improvements include adding streetlights at four intersections, a new drainage system, and several mid-block pedestrian crossings with flashing beacons.

Rose Street is scheduled to be closed at OR 99 until the end of August. A local detour is available. Vehicles traveling in the neighbor will take N Rose Street to W Bolz Road to OR 99. Watch for detour signs and workers in the area. Watch for intermittent lane closures on OR 99 through the work zone, Monday through Friday.

OREGON 99/OREGON 238/OREGON 62 (Medford), Big X Intersection ($15.9 million), website

This project will replace ADA ramps, repair damaged areas of the road, repave the travel lanes, rehabilitate several bridge decks, improve drainage and provide traffic signal upgrades.

Watch for nighttime (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.) lane closures from Sunday night to Friday morning. Expect minor delays.

OREGON 238 (Jacksonville Highway), MP 18 (Applegate), Bridge approach paving

This project will repave the bridge approaches on both ends of the Applegate River bridge.

Work will occur on Saturday, Sept. 13, during daytime hours (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) to avoid conflicts with school traffic. Expect single-lane closures with flaggers providing traffic control with minor delays. Use caution. Watch for workers and equipment in the roadway.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY

INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project ($2.5 million), website

This project improves safety along Interstate 5 by adding features that alert drivers when they enter an interchange off-ramp from the wrong direction. These enhancements include permanent signs, reflective pavement markings and flashing beacons. The project will involve most ramps on I-5 from the California border to the Curtin interchange (MP 1-163).

No work is expected until Sept. 15, when the contractor returns to the work zone to install signs along I-5 interchange ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties.

For more information:

ODOT projects in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties: Dan Latham, Public Information Officer, 541-817-5200 or Dan.Latham@odot.oregon.gov

ODOT projects in Josephine and Jackson counties: Mary Dillinger, Public Affairs/Community Affairs Specialist, 541-621-3074 or Mary.Dillinger@odot.oregon.gov

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