Southwest Oregon Construction Report for the week of Jan. 25-31, 2026
The following report includes ODOT highways that are impacted by construction 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.
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. The project will also install a continuous center turn lane between Green Acres Lane and Fernwood Road (MP 3.3-7.3) and add centerline rumble strips between Fernwood Road and Cedar Point Road (MP 7.3-9.7).
Watch for intermittent lane closures throughout the work zone as the contractor replaces guardrail. Watch for traffic control devices and expect congestion and delays at peak travel times.
Drivers should also watch for a traffic pattern change between Green Acres Lane and Fernwood Road. The roadway has been restriped to create a center turn lane, allowing drivers to safely move out of the travel lanes to make left turns.
OREGON 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway), MP 20.8 to 21.9 (Myrtle Point), ADA curb ramp replacement project ($2,310,000)
This project will improve pedestrian facilities by building ADA-compliant sidewalk curb ramps at approximately 31 intersections in Brookings, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point and Roseburg. All work is scheduled to be completed by July 16, 2026.
Construction in Myrtle Point involves six intersections along Oregon 42, from Bothwick Street to Carlisle Lane (MP 20.8-21.9). Watch for intermittent lane, shoulder and sidewalk closures. Construction will likely take place Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., though traffic impacts may continue 24/7 through the work zone. When sidewalks are closed, alternate pedestrian routes will be provided.
OREGON 540 (Cape Arago Highway), MP 1.7 - 2.3 (North Bend), Broadway Avenue to Fir Street pedestrian improvements project ($817,041)
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.
Most construction has been completed. Watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures as the contractor finishes final work items and cleans up the work zone.
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 November 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.
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 off-ramps on I-5 from the California border to the Curtin interchange (MP 1-163).
In February, the contractor is scheduled to return to the work zone. They will install signs along I-5 interchange off-ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties. Watch for construction vehicles and workers along off-ramp shoulders.
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.
The new traffic signal at the intersection of Oregon 42 and Rolling Hills Road/Grange Road has been turned on. Watch for traffic control changes through the corridor. New left-turn restrictions will prohibit left turns at some local side streets between Carnes Road and Rolling Hills Road. Drivers should watch for new traffic signs related to these restrictions. For local drivers who need to change directions, U-turn facilities are provided at the Rolling Hills Road and Carnes Road traffic signals. Look for “U Turn Permitted” signs. Drivers of large trucks can use local roads to change direction.
Construction for this season has been completed. No construction or traffic impacts are planned through the end of winter. The contractor will return this spring or summer to finish paving the highway and complete other work items.
OREGON 138E (North Umpqua Highway), MP 0.5-1.4 (Roseburg), ADA curb ramp replacement project ($2,310,000)
This project will improve pedestrian facilities by building ADA-compliant sidewalk curb ramps at approximately 149 locations in Brookings, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point and Roseburg. All work is scheduled to be completed by July 16, 2026.
Construction in Roseburg will be located along OR 138E (North Umpqua Highway / Diamond Lake Blvd.) between Fulton Street and Miguel Street. Watch for intermittent lane, shoulder and sidewalk closures. Construction will likely take place Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., though traffic impacts may continue 24/7 through work zones. When sidewalks are closed, alternate pedestrian routes will be provided.
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 off-ramps on I-5 from the California border to the Curtin interchange (MP 1-163).
In February, the contractor is scheduled to return to the work zone. They will install signs along I-5 interchange off-ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties. Watch for construction vehicles and workers along off-ramp shoulders.
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.
This project is near completion. Watch for nighttime (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.) lane closures from Sunday night to Friday morning. Expect minor delays.
VARIOUS HIGHWAYS, Jackson County Curb Ramps, Phase 2 ($11.9 million), website
This project will bring 113 pedestrian curb ramps located in Jackson County into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ramps are mostly located along state highways in Central Point, White City, Medford, Talent and Ashland. See project website for specific locations. All work is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.
In general, construction will require intermittent lane and shoulder closures. When sidewalks are closed for construction, alternate pedestrian routes will be provided.
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 off-ramps on I-5 from the California border to the Curtin interchange (MP 1-163).
In February, the contractor is scheduled to return to the work zone. They will install signs along I-5 interchange off-ramps, starting near the California border and working north through Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties. Watch for construction vehicles and workers along off-ramp shoulders.
INTERSTATE 5 (Pacific Highway), MP 58.1-66.7, Monument Drive to north Grants Pass ($25 million), website
This project area, located north of Grants Pass, involves 10 miles of I-5 and ramps at four interchanges. The project will repair pavement along the I-5 travel lanes and ramps, replace bridge joints, remove roadside hazards and install guardrail. Construction is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.
For the week of Jan. 26-30, watch for intermittent weekday (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) rolling slowdowns in both directions for tree cutting work. I-5 and ramp traffic may be delayed up to 20 minutes. Flaggers will hold traffic as needed at the southbound on-ramps at Exit 66 (Hugo), Exit 62 (Manzanita Rest Area) and Exit 61 (Merlin), and at the northbound on-ramps at Exit 58 (North Grants Pass), Exit 61, Exit 62 and Exit 66.
Due to heavy fog and limited visibility, drivers are asked to use headlights through the work zone.
At other times, watch for intermittent I-5 lane closures through the work zone for shoulder work and guardrail installation. Watch for construction signs and traffic control devices. Flaggers will provide traffic control on the ramps as needed. The rest areas will remain open during this work phase.
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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