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I-5: Cottage Grove - Martin Creek Road Repairs

Construction Phase

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Cottage Grove, Lane)

We're repaving and applying permanent striping on a section of I-5 in both directions in Cottage Grove.

Banner: 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

Expect crews working at night with single lane, shoulder and ramp closures as needed. Use caution and watch for workers.

Construction Impacts

You can expect:

Crews mostly working at night, from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.
The speed limit to be reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.
Single lane, shoulder and ramp closures as needed.
Our schedule may change, but we plan to close:

Exit 172 southbound off-ramp at 7 p.m. on May 20.
Exit 172 northbound on-ramp at 7 p.m. on May 21.
Exit 174 southbound on-ramp at 7 p.m. on May 31.
Exit 174 northbound on-ramp 7 p.m. on June 1 and June 2 – this work is estimated to take two nights to complete.
Exit 174 northbound off-ramp at 7 p.m. on June 3.

Construction noise and delays.

Visit TripCheck.com for the most up-to-date information on ramp closures.

Construction Activities

After we set up the work zone, we'll start working on repairing or replacing the guardrail. Then we'll repair and replace the bridge surface and joints as needed.

Visit TripCheck for the most current traffic information.

Pedestrians, including those with disabilities, will have access through or around work zones.

Pay attention in the work zone, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work!

Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.

Remember: fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Details

About

The existing pavement in this section of I-5 is damaged. The driving surface is rapidly cracking and will continue to do so to the point where our maintenance crews won't be able to repair.

For this project, we'll:

Remove the existing pavement and repave.
Add new permanent striping.
Add back in the existing shoulder rumble strips.
Repair bridge surfaces and joints as needed.
Repair or replace guardrail.

This work will help extend the road and bridges' useful life and give travelers a smoother ride. Adding shoulder rumble strips alerts inattentive or drowsy drivers that they've drifted out of their lane.

Schedule

Design: 2023-2025
Construction: 2026

Location

I-5 |

Milepost 169.2 to 175.02

Cost and Funding

Estimated total cost: $19,728,432

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

Assistant Resident Engineer: Patrick Woodhurst
Email: patrick.j.woodhurst@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-525-4945

Public Information Officer: Mindy McCartt
Email: mindy.m.mccartt@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 503-507-6045

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Last Updated

5/22/2026 11:46 AM

Project Number

22938