About
The project will resurface Oregon 42 from Winston to Interstate 5, repair five bridges, make several traffic safety improvements and upgrade pedestrian curb ramps.
What is the problem?
The three-mile area of Oregon 42 between the South Umpqua River and Interstate 5 has seen several serious crashes in recent years, some involving fatalities. Many of these crashes involve turning movements or vehicles departing their lane of travel.
Pedestrian facilities do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Sidewalks and curb ramps can be difficult for wheelchair users to navigate.
The four-mile area of Oregon 42 between Lookingglass Creek and Grant Smith Road was last paved nearly 20 years ago. The pavement shows extensive surface wear and cracking, and the travel lanes are rutted in several areas. Most of the bridges along this stretch of highway are in need of maintenance and resurfacing.
What does ODOT plan to do?
This project will include features to improve safety and reduce crashes between the South Umpqua River and Interstate 5.
- A new traffic signal will be installed on Oregon 42 at Rolling Hills Road/Grange Road. The signal will include streetlights, crosswalks and dedicated left-turn lanes in both directions of Oregon 42.
- Turn restrictions: Channelizing islands and median barrier will be installed along Oregon 42 between Rolling Hills Road and Carnes Road. The islands and barriers will limit left-turn movements to fewer intersections, helping to reduce crashes involving turn movements and lane departures.
- U-turns: Due to the new turn restrictions, U-turn accommodations will be provided for Oregon 42 motorists at two signalized intersections, Rolling Hills Road (westbound to eastbound) and Roberts Creek Road/Carnes Road (eastbound to westbound). The U-turn accommodations will allow travel between both directions of Oregon 42 and the neighborhoods north of the highway.
- New streetlights: Additional illumination will be provided along the multiuse path near the Oregon 42 intersections at Landers Avenue and Jackie Avenue.
- Crossover crashes: Raised concrete barrier will be placed along the center median of Oregon 42 between Grant Smith Road and the northbound I-5 ramps. This will help prevent head-on collisions.
- Approaching on-ramp: The striping on Oregon 42 eastbound will be adjusted at Exit 119 so that the left lane drops and traffic merges to the right. This is expected to help ease the lane imbalance as Oregon 42 traffic approaches the northbound on-ramp.
- Right-turn lanes will be provided for westbound Oregon 42 at Landers Avenue and Rolling Hills Road. This will reduce the risk of rear-end collisions by allowing vehicles to exit the highway travel lanes before turning.
- Curb ramps: Pedestrian facility improvements will involve replacing ADA curb ramps at 14 intersections along Oregon 42 between Main Street (the Cheetah intersection) and Grant Smith Road.
- Paving work will begin at Lookingglass Creek and continue to I-5. Most of this area will receive a 2-inch grind and inlay. Intersections that are more damaged or rutted will receive a 4-inch grind/inlay. The half-mile area between Grant Smith Road and the northbound I-5 ramps will also be resurfaced due to striping changes and median installation.
- Bridge repairs: As part of the resurfacing work, several bridges within the project area will receive new expansion joints, deck seals and overlays.
- Traffic signal improvements: ODOT will install new hardware on the Oregon 42 traffic signals at Grant Smith Road, Carnes Road (Kelly’s Corner), Rolling Hills Road and the Oregon 42/Oregon 99 junction (Cheetah intersection) to help reduce rear-end crashes and improve safety at these intersections.
Which intersections will be affected by the median barrier?
All turning movements will be allowed at the three signalized Oregon 42 intersections in the Green District (Rolling Hills/Grange, Carnes/Roberts Creek and Old Hwy 99 S/Grant Smith). Left and right turns will also be allowed at Art Mill Lane and Winery Lane.
The introduction of channelizing islands and center median barrier along Oregon 42 will reduce the number of left-turn opportunities between Rolling Hills Road and Carnes Road. Right turns will continue to be available at all intersections. (See
barrier graphic)
- Heatherwood Lane: No left turns in or out will be allowed. Right in and out only.
- Jackie Avenue: No left turns in or out will be allowed. Right in and out only.
- Landers Avenue: Eastbound Oregon 42 traffic may turn left into Landers Avenue. Left turns onto eastbound Oregon 42 will not be allowed. Right out only.
- Emils Way/Grange Road: Left turn lanes will be provided for eastbound and westbound Oregon 42 onto Emils Way and Grange Road at this intersection. However, left turns from from the side streets onto the highway will not be allowed.
Since the new median and channelizing islands will prevent motorists on side streets from turning left onto Oregon 42, ODOT will provide U-turn accommodations at Rolling Hills/Grange Road (westbound to eastbound) and at Carnes/Roberts Creek Road (eastbound to westbound).
What curb ramps will be replaced?
This project will replace ADA sidewalk curb ramps at 14 intersections (from east to west) along Oregon 42: Douglas & Main Street (the Cheetah intersection), Baker Street, Jorgen Street, Sherry Street, Brosi Orchard Road, Lookingglass Road, Helwig Road, Rolling Hills/Grange Road, Heatherwood Lane, Jackie Avenue, Landers Road, Emils Way, Carnes/Roberts Creek Road, and Old Highway 99 South/Grant Smith Road. All new curb ramps are designed to meet ADA standards.
Project Schedule
The bid let date is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 31, 2024.
Construction is estimated to take place between January 2025 and December 2026. This timeline will be adjusted when the design is finalized.
Location
OR 42
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Oregon 42 (Milepost 72.5-77.0), City of Winston, Green District (Douglas County)
Cost and Funding
$17.8 million in funding has been approved for this project (estimate, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program)
Additional Information
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