Medford residents and commuters should brace for a series of traffic disruptions slated to begin February 24 and extend into early March. A range of road and lane closures will be impacting movement around the city as municipal and private construction crews embark on essential infrastructure repairs.
According to the City of Medford's official announcement, Angelcrest Drive will see lane closures from Highcrest Drive to Cloudcrest Drive for curb and gutter repairs until February 28, with work hours from 7 am to 5 pm. Commuting through Ariel Heights is also expected to be restricted due to road grading and repairs taking place between Cherry Lane and Mary Bee Lane during the same period. Flaggers will be on-site to manage traffic, but no parking will be allowed in these areas.
Heavy construction will also obstruct passage along Black Oak Drive at Country Club Drive, where Central Pipeline Inc crews will be engaging in storm drain improvements through March 7, causing both road and lane closures. Ellendale Drive at Crestbrook Road will undergo similar disruptions, with detours marked to assist drivers.
Additionally, Knife River is set to perform asphalt repairs on several streets, imposing road and lane closures that will affect Crater Lake Avenue, Springbrook Road, Oakdale Avenue, and 11th Street, all projected to last until at least February 28th or extend until March 7 in some sections. Operating hours for these projects are noted to be between 8:30 am and 4 pm. "Travelers should expect delays associated with this work," the city statement articulated, advising individuals to consider alternative routes and parking options.
