Project-Details

Medford, Jackson County Foothill Road Improvement Project

Construction Phase

Region 3: Southwestern Oregon (Medford, Jackson)

Improves safety and modernizes nearly four miles Foothill Road in east Medford and Jackson County

Slow down, in the work zone it could save lives. Building a modern transportation system to help Oregon’s communities and economy thrive. During construction, Give yourself more time, try a new way or mode to get there or take a different route.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

New Traffic Alert:

Normil Terrace.jpg 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

Sign up for project updates by emailing City of Medford at: communications@cityofmedford.org

Meantime, all project updates and news releases will be posted on this website. Thanks !!

Construction Impacts

Latest Update Provided by Jackson County on September 23, 2024:

Foothill Road remains closed to through traffic between E. Vilas Road and Corey Road, with a full road closure at Whetstone Creek and Hopkins Canal. The closure of Foothill Road from Coker Butte Road to Dry Creek Road has been lifted and this section of road is now open to through traffic. Travelers should continue to expect flaggers and workers on Foothill Road near Coker Butte Road and Dry Creek Road through mid-October. Travelers should still consider using an alternate route as delays up to 20 minutes should be expected when traveling through the active work zone along Foothill Road in the areas of Coker Butte Road and Dry Creek Road.

Latest Update Provided by the City of Medford on September 3, 2024:

Since the last week in July 2024, local traffic to Normil Terrace was switched to enter the project from the south, at McAndrews.

Stage 3 – Phase 2 (McAndrews/Lone Pine to Normil Terrace) - Closed to Traffic

Fencing was completed on the Walls. Fence height was modified to provide additional screening at the north end. Sidewalks were poured. The bike path paving was completed. Traffic islands and separators continued to be installed from Eucalyptus to Normil Terrace.

Stage 3 – Phase 3 (Normil Terrace to Cedar Links) - Closed to Through Traffic, Local Access Only

Lagging panels completed for Walls. Soundwall panels were installed.

Foothill Wall.jpg

What is ahead – the following is tentatively scheduled over the next three weeks

Stage 3 – Phase 2 (McAndrews/Lone Pine to Normil Terrace) - Closed to Traffic, Local Access to Normil Terrace Only

Concrete islands and traffic separators to be completed. Irrigation and top soil scheduled to begin third week of September.

Stage 3 – Phase 3 (Normil Terrace to Cedar Links) - Closed to Through Traffic, Local Access Only

Wall E drilling to begin September 9. Wall C scheduled to begin September 20. Installation of storm to continue through the next three weeks. Trenching for 60" MID to begin September 9.

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.

Details

About

Within Medford, this modernization and safety project widens two miles of Foothill Road between Hillcrest and Delta Waters Roads to an urban standard for safety and future capacity.

In most sections, the current two-lane roadway will be widened to five lanes, with a center turn lane, curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes.

Constructs a 1,000 foot section of the new South Stage Road off North Phoenix Road.

The Jackson County portion is from Dry Creek Road south to Delta Waters Road.

This safety project will construct two lane roadway with multi-use shoulders with center turn lanes at Dry Creek, Coker Butte and Devils Garden Roads.

The project will straighten and improve the existing hills and curves in the area near Dry Creek and Coker Butte Roads.

ODOT is inspecting this project and handling contract administration in coordination with the City of Medford.

Location

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Jackson County: Dry Creek Road south to Delta Waters Road
Medford: Delta Waters Road south to Hillcrest Road.

1000' of the new South Stage Road segement will also be constructed.

Cost and Funding

Medford Section

(Hillcrest Rd. to Delta Waters Rd.)

Project Cost: ~$62.6 M

Includes a Federal BUILD Grant: $15.5M

Jackson County Section

(Delta Waters Rd. to Dry Creek Rd.)

Project Construction Cost: $11M

Contractor

Knife River Materials of Central Point on both the Jackson County and City of Medford portions of this project.

Benefits

Improves safety and modernizes a key regional Rogue Valley route on the east hills of Medford for current and future growth.

The corridor also upgrades the former two lane county road between Oregon 140 to the north and Interstate 5 at Phoenix to the south.

What Problem Will This Improve?

Improves safety and upgrades a two lane country road with no shoulders to an urban standard to meet today and future needs.

Additional Information

Any questions about the project, please contact the City of Medford at: communications@cityofmedford.org or Mary Dillinger with ODOT at Mary.DILLINGER@odot.oregon.gov

News Release:

Foothill Road Closure- July 31_Late Fall 2023 graphic:FoothillRoadFullClosureJuly31ThruLateFall2023.jpg

Medford Foothill Road Project Begins_Feb17_final.pdf

Project design over aerial in four stages. ((Large files and may take some time to download, depending on internet speed):

Stage 1: McAndrews Road interchange area:

P1825 Overall w_Aerial-Stage I.pdf

Stage 2: Hillcrest to McAndrews Road:

P1825 Overall w_Aerial-Stage II.pdf

Stage 3: McAndrews north to Cedar Links:

P1825 Overall w_Aerial-Stage III.pdf

Stage 4: Cedar Links to Delta Waters Road:

P1825 Overall w_Aerial-Stage IV.pdf

Medford Foothill Road Project_final.pdf

JacksonCo Foothill Road Project_final.pdf

Foothill Road_McAndrews to Hillcrest_Typical Cross Section.pdf

JacksonCo_FoothillProject_ DryCreek2DeltaWatersRoadExhibit.pdf

Jackson Co Foothill Road_ Typical Cross Section.jpg

Contacts & Media

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Project Contacts

Medford Communication Manager: Kristina Johnsen
Email: Kristina.Johnsen@cityofmedford.org
Phone: 541-774-2087

Public Information Officer: Mary Elizabeth Dillinger
Email: Mary.Dillinger@ODOT.Oregon.gov
Phone: 541-621-3074

Last Updated

9/23/2024 8:13 AM

Project Number

19231

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
Document	Description
Medford Foothill Road Project_final.pdf	Graphic of the Medford Foothill Road Improvement Project
Medford DeltaWater sMcAndrews_AerialwithDesign_LargePDF_from City of Medfordt1.pdf	A cross section design over aerial of the future Foothill Road improvement sin the City of Medford - large file.
FoothillRD_McAndrews to Hillcrest_Open House Cross Section.pdf	A typical cross section graphic of the Foothill Road improvements between McAndrews and Hillcrest Roads
Foothill Road_McAndrews to Hillcrest_Typical Cross Section.pdf	A graphic illustraton of a typical cross section of Foothill Road between McAndrews Road and Hillcrest Road in the City of Medford.
JacksonCo_FoothillProject_ DryCreek2DeltaWatersRoadExhibit.pdf	Illustration of the roadway cross seciton of Foothill Road between Delta Waters Road and Dry Creek Road in Jackson County.