Southwest Oregon Construction Report for the week of May 17-23, 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). All work is scheduled for completion this fall.
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.
OREGON 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway), MP 20.8 to 21.9 (Myrtle Point), ADA curb ramp replacement project ($2,310,000), website
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.
Construction in Myrtle Point involves six intersections along Oregon 42, from Bothwick Street to Carlisle Lane (MP 20.8-21.9). Watch for workers and construction vehicles as final work items are completed.
OREGON 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway), MP 36.1 Rockfall mitigation project ($495,540)
This project will improve safety at a slide area along Oregon 42 by removing loose rock from the slope next to the highway and adding a new drainage ditch. All work is scheduled to be completed by June.
Watch for intermittent lane closures with flaggers or automated flagging machines Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch for traffic control devices and expect congestion and delays at peak travel times.
OREGON 241 (Coos River Highway), MP 3.5-3.8, Chandler (Coos River) Bridge painting and repairs ($7.29 million), website
This project will paint the steel truss section of the bridge, replace the lift-span tower ladders and access platforms, and upgrade the steel guardrail at each end of the bridge. Construction will require lane closures across the bridge and two weekend closures of the highway, to be announced when schedules are available. All work is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 18.
Highway traffic across the bridge is limited to a single lane 24/7 until September. Watch for concrete rail along the centerline of the bridge. A temporary signal will provide traffic control. Most delays will be less than 5-10 minutes.
Coos River Highway is scheduled to be closed at Chandler Bridge for the weekends of June 12-15 and June 19-22. Each closure will extend from 6 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. on Monday. When the bridge is closed, Coos River Highway traffic from the Allegany area will detour along East Bay Road to reach U.S. 101.
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.
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 327.4-329.5 (Gold Beach) and MP 354.8-359.3 (Brookings), ADA curb ramp replacement project ($2,310,000) website
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.
Construction involves eight intersections in Gold Beach (U.S. 101 from Wedderburn Loop Road to Kerber Drive, MP 327.4-329.5) and 12 in Brookings (U.S. 101 from Dawson Road/OR 255 to Benham Lane, MP 354.8-359.3).
In Gold Beach, watch for workers and construction vehicles as final work items are completed.
In Brookings, 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.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
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.
For the week of May 17-22, the contractor plans to pave the Oregon 42 travel lanes in the Green District between Carnes Road and the I-5 interchange. Paving work is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday night to Friday morning. Watch for intermittent lane closures on the highway. At least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Paving work may restrict turning movements at intersections or require closure of side roads at the highway for a few hours at night. Drivers are encouraged to watch for construction signs and use alternate routes.
On Tuesday night, May 26, the northbound off-ramp at Exit 119 (Winston) is scheduled to be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for pavement repairs. Drivers are advised to watch for detour signs or use alternate routes.
Drivers are encouraged to watch for construction signs and roadside message boards. Nearby residents should expect nighttime construction noise throughout the work zone.
OREGON 138E (North Umpqua Highway), MP 0.5-1.4 (Roseburg), ADA curb ramp replacement project ($2,310,000) website
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.
Construction in Roseburg will be located along OR 138E (North Umpqua Highway / Diamond Lake Blvd.) between Fulton Street and Miguel Street. Watch for workers and construction vehicles as final work items are completed.
JACKSON COUNTY
OREGON 62 (Crater Lake Highway), MP 35.2 to 35.5, Lost Creek Lake Bridge project ($6.1 million) website
This project will repair and upgrade the bridge deck, guardrails, bridge surface, and joints as well as pavement and striping.
During construction, the highway will be limited to a single lane through the work zone. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers, an automated flagging system or a temporary traffic signal. Expect minor delays (less than 20 minutes) and reduced speed through the work zone.
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.
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 this fall.
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 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 this fall.
Nighttime work will require several ramps closures over the next couple of weeks.
- May 14-15, the I-5 northbound Exit 66 off-ramp will be closed from Thursday night to Friday morning from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- May 17-18, the I-5 northbound Exit 58 on-ramp will be closed from Sunday night to Monday morning from 7 p.m.to 7 a.m.
- May 17-21, the I-5 southbound Exit 61 on-ramp will be closed Sunday night through Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- May 19-21, the I-5 northbound on-ramp from Merlin Road will be closed from Sunday night through Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- For the week of May 19-21, the I-5 northbound Exit 61 off-ramp will be closed at night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- The week of May 26-28, the I-5 northbound Exit 66 off-ramp will be closed at night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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.
U.S. 199 (Redwood Highway), MP 14-41, shoulder and drainage maintenance
This project will maintain the highway shoulders and drainage systems on U.S. 199 between Wonder and the Oregon-California border. Work is scheduled for completion in early June.
Watch for daytime lane and shoulder closures in the work zone, Monday-Thursday. Flaggers and pilot cars will provide traffic control. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes.
VARIOUS HIGHWAYS, Jackson and Josephine County Curb Ramps Phase 3 ($25 million), website
This project will install, repair or improve 373 pedestrian curb ramps located in Jackson and Josephine County to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ramps are mostly located along state highways in Ashland, Phoenix, Medford, Central Point and Grants Pass. All work is scheduled to be completed by fall 2027.
The contractor is expected to begin construction the week of May 18 for nighttime work in Grants Pass. The work is expected to start on Oregon 99 from H Street through E Street off Redwood Highway. You should expect intermittent lane and shoulder closures as well as Temporary Pedestrian Access Route (TPAR) to ensure pedestrians have safe access to the curb.
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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