The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced that work on Rogue River Highway bridge replacements will begin in earnest in the near future.
This ODOT project will replace three 1920s-era bridges on Highway 99 with structures that are better able to withstand earthquakes. The bridges are located east of the City of Rogue River at Birdseye Creek, Foots Creek and Millers Gulch.
Construction has begun at the Foots Creek Bridge. Watch for intermittent lane and shoulder closures through the work zones and expect delays of up to 20 minutes, Mondays through Fridays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m..
Starting in the middle of this month, Rogue River Highway will be closed at Foots Creek for approximately 30 days. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
The contractor will provide a vehicle for bicyclists and pedestrians -- including those with disabilities -- who need to travel through the closure area.
