PSA: Rolling slowdowns, lane closures for I-5 in north Douglas County

[Valuesize]

RICE HILL – Interstate 5 motorists traveling between Rice Hill and Cottage Grove should expect lane closures and delays the next 18 months as construction begins on a new highway project in north Douglas County.

 
The $40.3 million I-5: Anlauf to Elkhead Paving project will pave all four travel lanes with concrete between milepost 154 and 162. The project will also build a southbound auxiliary/climbing lane on the hill south of Exit 162 (Drain/Oregon 38 junction) between milepost 162 and 160.
 
Starting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, rolling slowdowns will be used during the morning or other off-peak hours as workers begin clearing trees, drilling and preparing to excavate the new climbing lane. The slowdowns will take place in both directions and may result in traffic being briefly delayed.
 
Southbound motorists should also watch for lane closures between milepost 160 and 154. This will allow workers to repair the shoulder of the highway in several areas.
 
Motorists are advised to give themselves extra travel time to reach their destinations.
 
An earlier I-5 paving project caused long traffic delays in 2014 and 2015 south of Cottage Grove. Over the last six months, ODOT and prime contractor K&E Excavating of Salem have adjusted the plans for the new project to reduce the likelihood of long delays occurring.
 
The southbound auxiliary/climbing lane was recently added to the project and will reduce the need for lane closures during construction. In the long term, the climbing lane will provide additional space for vehicles traveling slowly uphill.
 
Construction and traffic updates will be provided to the public. To receive updates, send an email to Dan.Latham@odot.state.or.us.
 
Project website: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION3/Pages/Anlauf-Elkhead.aspx


For more information:
 
Dan Latham
ODOT Public Affairs
Roseburg, Oregon
Desk: 541-957-3601
Cell: 541-817-5200

[bbqboy]

I would put a detour around Douglas County. All of it. On Principle.

[Wonky3]

I would put a detour around Douglas County. All of it. On Principle.

 I was starting a list of all the places and things you don't like (on principle) but decided it would be a much short list if I make it one of things that make you happy.   .
Hey, we all have our likes and dislikes.  .  I piss and moan as much as anyone. 

[bbqboy]

what did you come up with? Besides, pot, beer, and bbq?

[bbqboy]

...and women. I'm fond of women. and dark chocolate.
But not sea urchin.

[Wonky3]

...and women. I'm fond of women. and dark chocolate.
But not sea urchin.

You got that right! (But I'm fond of ONE woman now...got REALLY lucky).
 Maybe the only thing worse than sea urchin is pickled Japanese anything. 

[Scrapper]

I went thru southbound around 6pm... One lane, but traffic was moving.

Came back northbound around 9:45... 2 lanes, no problems.

[cletus1]

...and women. I'm fond of women. and dark chocolate.
But not sea urchin.

If you are fond of dark chocolate women you should some on down. 

[Wonky3]

...and women. I'm fond of women. and dark chocolate.
But not sea urchin.

If you are fond of dark chocolate women you should some on down. 

It gives me REAL comfort to know I'm not the only one who makes typo's. 

[Valuesize]

I went thru southbound around 6pm... One lane, but traffic was moving.

Came back northbound around 9:45... 2 lanes, no problems.

It starts on Tuesday.

[Scrapper]

I went thru southbound around 6pm... One lane, but traffic was moving.

Came back northbound around 9:45... 2 lanes, no problems.

It starts on Tuesday.

Well, the southbound was prepared for it last night.

[cletus1]

...and women. I'm fond of women. and dark chocolate.
But not sea urchin.

If you are fond of dark chocolate women you should some on down. 

It gives me REAL comfort to know I'm not the only one who makes typo's. 

Not a typo. 

[Wonky3]

...and women. I'm fond of women. and dark chocolate.
But not sea urchin.

If you are fond of dark chocolate women you should some on down. 

It gives me REAL comfort to know I'm not the only one who makes typo's. 

Not a typo. 

"You should some on down"? 

[cletus1]

...and women. I'm fond of women. and dark chocolate.
But not sea urchin.

If you are fond of dark chocolate women you should some on down. 

It gives me REAL comfort to know I'm not the only one who makes typo's. 

Not a typo. 

"You should some on down"? 

Oh that, well yes that is a typo. I thought you meant dark chocolate women was a typo. 

[bbqboy]

Angelfood McSpade says "Hey!"

[cletus1]

Angelfood McSpade says "Hey!"

Which brings me to a subject that I have recently given some thought too. First off, Crumbs comics were/are controversial. Unlike Crumb who took his kind of satire to the edge, I am trying to be a bit more respectful. Don't take that as an insult to Crumb. 

I recently commented on this forum about a person that got a fish pedicure. The women was Asian. I only say that because I did no know her actuall ethnicity. She could have been Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or Thai. 

Anyway, I started second guessing myself as to why I even needed to point out her possible ethnicity. If I was discussing a group of people and needed to differentiate between the individuals, I think mentioning physical features including race might be acceptable. However, if you don't need to point it out, then why do it, especially when you are not even sure about the country a person or their ancestors come from. 
Oh, and David Bowie says hi too. 

[orygunluvr]

If you are fond of dark chocolate women you should some on down. 

It gives me REAL comfort to know I'm not the only one who makes typo's. 

Not a typo. 

"You should some on down"? 

Oh that, well yes that is a typo. I thought you meant dark chocolate women was a typo. 

Brown shugga

[bbqboy]

See, you actually have a soul and a sense of humor. Don't worry, I won't tell.