Watch for lane and ramp closures at Exit 35 and Exit 27
April 17, 2026
JACKSON COUNTY – ODOT crews will be making minor pavement repairs on Interstate 5 next week in Medford and Central Point. Work will occur between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. to reduce impacts on travelers.
Beginning on the evening of Sunday, April 19, crews will work in the northbound and southbound lanes of I-5 near Exit 35, north of Central Point. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in both directions. The northbound on-ramp from Blackwell Road/OR 140 will be closed. Drivers wishing to enter I-5 should use an alternate route to Exit 33 (Central Point) or Exit 40 (Gold Hill). Work is expected to be completed by Tuesday morning.
On the evening of Tuesday, April 21, crews will begin work in the northbound lanes of I-5 near Exit 27 in Medford. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. The northbound off-ramp at Exit 27 (Garfield Street/Highland Drive) will be closed. Drivers wishing to exit I-5 can proceed to Exit 30 and return southbound to Exit 27. Work is expected to be completed by Thursday morning.
Drivers should watch for workers, equipment and vehicles in the roadway. Please reduce speed through the work zone and expect short delays. The work schedule is subject to change for inclement weather.
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