Traffic can be seen at the intersection of Oregon 42 and Landers Avenue in the Green District, near Winston. Prime contractor Rocky Mountain Construction has been working to build right-turn lanes from westbound Oregon 42 at this intersection and at Rolling Hills Road. Over the next few weeks, contractors will pave these new turn lanes as well as the highway travel lanes between Carnes Road and the South Umpqua River Bridges.

NEWS RELEASE

Oregon 42 paving starts tonight in the Green District

Sept. 15, 2025

WINSTON – Oregon 42 drivers should watch for nighttime lane closures and congestion through the Green District as paving work begins Monday, Sept. 15.

Most paving the next few weeks will focus on the four-lane section of Oregon 42 between the South Umpqua River Bridges and Carnes Road (milepost 74.5-75.7).

Paving is scheduled at night (7 p.m. to 8 a.m.), Sunday nights to Friday mornings. During this construction phase, at least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.

Delays should be brief. Drivers are asked to slow down and watch for traffic control devices, construction workers and equipment.

For the week of Sept. 15-19, prime contractor Rocky Mountain Construction will pave areas along the shoulder where the Oregon 42 roadway will be widened to accommodate new turn lanes and U-turn movements. Then paving work will shift to the highway travel lanes.

When this section of paving is finished, the contractor will install raised concrete barrier and traffic separators along the center median. These safety features must be in place before the new traffic signal at Rolling Hills Road can be installed.

The contractor will return next spring to pave other areas of Oregon 42, from Lookingglass Creek to the Umpqua River Bridges and from Carnes Road to I-5.

The Oregon 42 Lookingglass Creek to Interstate 5 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 new safety features will restrict left turns in some areas. As a result, U-turn accommodations will be provided for Oregon 42 traffic at Carnes Road and Rolling Hills Road.

After receiving comments from the public, ODOT made several changes to the project, including the addition of streetlights at Landers Avenue and Jackie Avenue and right-turn lanes at Landers and Rolling Hills Road.

All work on the $11.97 million project is scheduled for completion in September 2026.

For more information, visit the project webpage or contact ODOT Public Information Officer Dan Latham at 541-817-5200 or Dan.Latham@odot.oregon.gov.

Transportation funding

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.

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