Nighttime Pavement Repairs on Interstate 5 Scheduled in Jackson County
Oregon Department of Transportation crews will be making minor pavement repairs on Interstate 5 next week in Medford and Central Point.
According to ODOT, work will occur between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. to reduce impacts on travelers.
Crews will be working in the northbound and southbound lanes of I-5 near Exit 35, north of Central Point beginning Sunday evening, April 19th. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in both directions. The northbound on-ramp from Blackwell Road to OR 140 will be closed. Drivers wishing to enter I-5 should use an alternate route to Exit 33 or Exit 40.
Work is expected to be completed by Tuesday morning, and later that evening, crews will begin work in the northbound lanes of I-5 near Exit 27 in Medford. Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. The northbound off-ramp at Exit 27 will be closed. Work is expected to be completed by Thursday morning.
Drivers should watch for workers, equipment and vehicles in the roadway. Reduce speed through the work zone and expect short delays. The work schedule is subject to change for inclement weather.
Posted on 4/17/26 12:30PM by Alex Bauer
