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Oregon 140: Lakeview Drive left turn lanes

Construction Phase

Region 3: Southwestern Oregon (Eagle Point, Medford, Various Cities, Jackson)


​​​​​Improves safety by constructing left turn lanes from Oregon 140 onto Lakeview Drive


Impacts

Traffic Impact

​During construction of the first phase, the turn north onto Lakeview Drive into the White City neighborhoods will close for construction. Drivers who use that intersection will need to use alternate routes.

 The southern leg of Lakeview Drive will remain open to traffic.​

Construction Impacts

OR 140 will remain open to traffic but may be under flagger control at any given time.

 The north leg of the intersection into the White City neighborhood is closed for this first leg of construction.

Construction access will be provided to the south leg which connects with Merry Lane. 

Meetings and Events

​Watch for postcard to White City neighbors week of January 2.

Schedule

Construction began January 9 through spring 2023.

Details

About

​Improving safety at OR 140 at Lakeview Drive.​

Location

OR 140 |

​Oregon 140, MP 1.03, west of Oregon 62/White City

Cost and Funding

​~$1.7 million

Contractor

Knife River Materials of Central Point.

Benefits

​Provides safety for traffic making left turns from OR140 to Lakevew Drive. 

What Problem Will This Improve?

​Because there is no turn lane or refuge, inattentive drivers traveling at highway speed can rear-end left turning traffic, thus causing significant injury and death. 

Speeds have been reduced to 45 mph in this area east to the roundabout. The need is apparent due to previous crashes that left turn refuges are needed for both east and westbound traffic.

Additional Information

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Oregon 140@LakeviewOverviewGraphic.jpg

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Public Information Officer
Gary Leaming
Email
Gary.W.Leaming@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-774-6388

Transportation Project Manager
Elijah Oberlander
Email
elijah.Oberlander@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-864-8828

Last Updated

1/11/2023 4:22 PM

Project Number

21716