Oregon 62 Public Comment Period Starts Friday
The Oregon 62: I-5 to Dutton Road project begins its 45-day public comment period Friday for the federally-required Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which examines the impacts of the proposed multimodal solution.
The estimated $400 million project, formerly known as the Oregon 62 Corridor project, extends 7.9 miles from Interstate 5 exit 30 to Dutton Road. The project purpose is increasing capacity and safety on this strategic highway that connects I-5 with Oregon Highways 140 and 62.
The impact statement is available for viewing online at http://cms.oregon.gov/odot/hwy/region3
“The Oregon 62 corridor is a critical business connection locally and regionally for freight, tourism and commuters,” said ODOT Project Leader Dick Leever. “The highway currently exceeds capacity standards. Future growth is expected to significantly increase traffic volumes.”
The public is invited to an open house and public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Jackson County Parks auditorium, 7520 Table Rock Road, in White City.
