Traffic Impact
New Traffic Alert:
City of Medford Project Area Map
Full Closure: Foothill Road from Cedar Links Drive to McAndrews Road
Foothill Road from Cedar Links Drive to McAndrews Road is closed through winter 2024. This closure will allow contractors to rebuild and widen the road.
Detours using Cedar Links Drive to Springbrook Road to East McAndrews Road are available. Local access will be available from McAndrews.
Normil Terrace residents can access their homes at all times by entering from McAndrews Road (see map).
Thank you for your patience!
Project information and current construction schedule (subject to change) is available at: FoothillRoadProject.org
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Construction Impacts
Latest Update Provided by the City of Medford on January 21, 2025:
Knife River has begun paving for Stage III, Phase 3 of the Foothill Road project, from Normil Terrace to Cedar Links Drive.
Traffic Impacts
- Foothill Road remains closed to through traffic at McAndrews Road and Cedar Links Drive.
- Only Normil Terrace residents can use the newly paved section of Foothill Road, accessible from McAndrews Road.
Construction of a 24-inch waterline is also ongoing in Stage 4, from Delta Water to Cedar Links Drive. This section of the water main runs along Foothill Road, south of Viewpoint Drive, and connects to Cedar Links Drive. Due to the work location, traffic is currently managed with flaggers. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes near the Cedar Links Drive and Foothill Road intersection during this time.
Weather depending - Foothill Road from McAndrews to Cedar Links Drive is scheduled to reopen in mid-February 2025. Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors.
When completed in late 2026, the roadway will be upgraded to:
- Two lanes in each direction
- Turn lanes
- Sidewalks
- Bike lanes
- Street lighting
For more information and the latest construction schedule (subject to change), visit FoothillRoadProject.org.
What is ahead – the following is tentatively scheduled over the next three weeks (through February 7)
Stage 3 – Phase 2 (McAndrews/Lone Pine to Normil Terrace)
Completion of top soil and landscaping.
Stage 3 – Phase 3 (Normil Terrace to Cedar Links)
Paving began this week. Weather may cause some delays.
Cedar Links Pond (water quality mix and fencing).
Stage 4 – Cedar Links to Delta Waters
Water main work.
Complete temporary widening.
Construction Activities
Major construction of this two lane road will affect traffic flow. Drivers should use alternate routes to get to their destinations, especially during full closures of the roadway.
Meetings and Events
Various meetings have been held by both Medford and Jackson County. A mailing has been sent to Jackson County and City of Medford residents near the project area prior to construction of the respective sections.
Schedule
Construction expected between January 30, 2023 through 2026.