Southwest Oregon Construction Report for the week of Sept. 14-20, 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.
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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.
During September, 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 through 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.
OREGON 540 (Cape Arago Highway), MP 1.7 - 2.3 (North Bend), Broadway Avenue to Fir Street pedestrian improvements project ($817,041.52)
This project will improve pedestrian facilities along U.S. 101 between Broadway Avenue and Fir Street in North Bend by building ADA ramps, adding two pedestrian crossings with flashing lights near Ash Street and Spruce Street, sidewalk infills and bike lanes. Construction is scheduled for completion in December.
Watch for intermittent daytime shoulder closures through the project area. Watch for nighttime (7 p.m. to 9 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.
When sidewalks are closed for construction, alternate pedestrian routes will be provided.
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.
U.S. 101 will be limited to a single lane through the work zone until Sept. 19 as the contractor sets up the work zone and begins excavation work. Flaggers will provide traffic control 24/7 and drivers should expect delays up to 20 minutes. Watch for signs, construction workers and equipment.
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, nor any public facilities for bicycles or pedestrians. On this weekend, the only maintained public 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
OREGON 255 (Carpenterville Highway), MP 346.4 to 346.9, Tree-cutting operation
A tree-cutting operation is scheduled for a short section of Carpenterville Highway (MP 346.4-346.9), about five miles south of Pistol River, for the week of Sept. 22-26. Drivers should watch for intermittent lane closures with flaggers during daylight hours, Monday through Friday. Traffic delays will be under 20 minutes.
U.S. 101 (Oregon Coast Highway), MP 303.1, Emergency culvert replacement, ($3,958,460)
This project will replace a failing culvert under U.S. 101, about two miles south of Port Orford.
U.S. 101 traffic is limited to one lane in each direction until November. Watch for a temporary traffic signal and construction signs. Expect brief delays. Slow down and drive with caution.
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. The contractor is cleaning up the work area and moving out. No more traffic impacts are expected.
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).
Starting in October, the contractor is scheduled to begin installing signs along I-5 interchange ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties. Construction is expected to be completed in January.
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), Exit 108 (Myrtle Creek), Landslide repairs
On Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 1-2, the I-5 Exit 108 (Myrtle Creek) southbound off-ramp and on-ramp will be closed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. for landslide repairs. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes, such as the southbound ramps at Exit 110 (Boomer Hill Road) or Exit 106 (Weaver Road).
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.
Paving work is scheduled to begin Monday night, Sept. 15, along the 1.2-mile section of Oregon 42 between Carnes Road and the Umpqua River Bridges. Paving is scheduled at night (7 p.m. to 8 a.m.), Sunday nights to Friday mornings. Drivers should watch for lane closures, traffic control devices and construction vehicles. During this construction phase, at least one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. The contractor will return next spring to pave the rest of the project area.
During daylight hours, watch for intermittent weekday lane and shoulder closures through the work zone. Also watch for traffic control devices and work crews. 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).
Starting in October, the contractor is scheduled to begin installing signs along I-5 interchange ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties. Construction is expected to be completed in January.
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.
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).
Starting in October, the contractor is scheduled to begin installing signs along I-5 interchange ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties. Construction is expected to be completed in January.
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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