The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports the following ongoing I-5 projects that impact travelers. Lane closures and travel delays will occur throughout construction phases, with warning signs and traffic control in place for driver safety. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
I-5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project
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).
Throughout the fall and early winter, the contractor 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.
I-5 (Pacific Highway), MP 162 (SB), Bridge over Buck Creek Road
This project will repair the deck of the southbound I-5 bridge over Buck Creek Road, just south of Exit 162. All work is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving.
Starting Monday, Oct. 27, construction will limit southbound I-5 to a single lane across Buck Creek Bridge. Concrete barrier will be placed next to the lane that is closed. The southbound Exit 162 on-ramp will be closed for up to 21 days. Drivers on Oregon 38 who plan to travel south are advised to detour north on I-5 to Exit 163 (Curtin) and turn around.
On Buck Creek Road, watch for intermittent lane closures. Flaggers will provide traffic control as needed.
I-5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project
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).
Throughout the fall and early winter, the contractor 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.
I-5 (Pacific Highway), MP 1-163, Southern Oregon Wrong Way Driver Mitigation project
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).
Throughout the fall and early winter, the contractor 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.
I-5 (Pacific Highway), MP 58.1-66.7, Monument Drive to north Grants Pass
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.
The first phase of work involves removing hazard trees and vegetation along the side of I-5 in four areas: North Grants Pass (Exit 58), Merlin (Exit 61), Manzanita Rest Area (NB/SB MP 62), and Monument Drive (Exit 66). Work will take place Monday to Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Drivers can expect intermittent lane closures and brief delays in both directions of I-5. Watch for construction signs and traffic control devices. The rest areas will remain open during this work phase.
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