About
Today, no roads cross Interstate 5 and Bear Creek for an approximate three-mile stretch between the Phoenix interchange (Exit 24) and South Medford interchange (Exit 27). The lack of local east-west connections forces drivers to make out-of-direction trips, resulting in longer travel times. This puts stress on area interchanges and local roads, creating backups and safety concerns. Planned development and growth will exacerbate current challenges.
To address this, ODOT, in partnership with the City of Medford, is preparing a Facility Plan to evaluate potential transportation improvements between the Phoenix interchange and South Medford interchange to improve east-west connectivity and safety, reduce congestion, improve emergency response times and reduce travel times.
Location
I-5
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Medford and Phoenix
Cost and Funding
$1,200,000 (Statewide Transportation Improvement Program)
- Federal: $358,920
- State: $41,080
- Local: $800,000
Contractor
To be determined.
Benefits
This plan will evaluate potential transportation improvements between the Phoenix interchange and South Medford interchange to:
- Improve east-west connectivity.
- Improve safety.
- Reduce congestion.
- Improve emergency response times.
- Reduce travel times.
Additional Information
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