OR 99 construction planned in Cottage Grove, Jan. 8

ODOT release – COTTAGE GROVE – A new project in Cottage Grove will improve safety and traffic flow for all users on OR 99 from Woodson Place to the Coast Fork Willamette River, a short section of road that connects homes to shopping and services. The existing four lane section will be redesigned to have one vehicle travel lane in each direction, with a center turn lane. Sidewalks with ADA ramps, bike lanes, and a crosswalk with a rapid flashing beacon will be added. Planning is underway, with construction scheduled for fall 2021. Jan. 9 and 10 crews will be boring in the travel lanes, gathering samples to examine the condition of the existing road. Most other pre-construction work will be done away from the road. This project is in partnership with the city of Cottage Grove and is included in the Transportation System Plan.