Project-Details

NB Highland Dr. to Barnett Rd. Dual Right Turn Lanes

Design Phase

Region 3: Southwestern Oregon (Medford, Jackson)

This project will establish a dual right turn lane from Northbound Highland Drive onto Eastbound Barnett Road. It is a collaboration with the City of Medford who has contributed $2.5 million to the project.

Designing a Modern Transportation System and Investing in Oregon’s Future.

Impacts

Construction Impacts

There will be day and nighttime work anticipated on this project. During construction, the plan is to continue to allow normal traffic flow from the right turn lane (from Highland to Barnett) during the day, especially at the morning peak hours.

Schedule

Construction anticipated to begin by the end of summer 2026.

Details

About

This project will establish a dual right turn lane from Northbound Highland Drive onto Eastbound Barnett Road.

Location

I-5 |

Northbound Highland Drive and Eastbound Barnett Road.

Cost and Funding

$6.1 million

Contractor

HP Civil

Benefits

During the early peak hours, congestion at the interchange for morning commuters should be resovled by adding the dual right turn lane. Vehicles should be able to progress through the light after exiting I-5 without any issues.

Contacts & Media

Project Contacts

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

Transportation Project Manager: Justin Shoemaker
Email: Justin.D.Shoemaker@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-200-5784

Last Updated

7/17/2026 3:01 PM

Project Number

23416