OR 138E Corridor Solutions

Road ImprovementsMaking it easier and safer to drive

through downtown Roseburg

Washington at Pine and Stephens

One of the biggest changes this project will bring about is realigning the two block section of Pine Street between Douglas and Oak, and combining Pine and Stephens into one intersection at

Washington Street.

Washington at Pine and Stephens

At present, the Pine and Stephens intersections on Washington are only about a hundred feet apart and there is little available storage space for vehicles, particularly large trucks turning from northbound Stephens onto Washington.

Washington at Pine and Stephens

Our solution is to shift Pine Street about a hundred feet to the east so that it doesn’t break off from Stephens until south of Washington Avenue. A combined intersection, controlled by a single traffic signal system, will improve safety and help traffic move more efficiently.

Spruce and Oak intersection

The north leg of Spruce enters Oak about a hundred feet east of the south leg. Since Oak is a one-way (eastbound) street, motorists traveling south on Spruce cannot legally or safely cross Oak since they would have to travel against one-way traffic.

Washington at Pine and Stephens

The OR 138 Corridor

Solutions project will resolve this problem by realigning the north leg of Spruce so that it lines up with the south leg. This will allow motorists on Spruce to safely cross Oak.

OR 138E Corridor Solutions

Traveling westImproving safety and the flow of traffic

from Diamond Lake Boulevard to Interstate 5

Diamond Lake Blvd. to Stephens

We want to reduce the number of lane changes drivers have to make. Currently, motorists turning from Diamond Lake Blvd. are led into the left and center lanes of Stephens, forcing them to move into the right lane to reach I-5. This extra lane change increases the potential for crashes.

Diamond Lake Blvd. to Stephens

We plan to restripe Stephens so there are only two southbound lanes south of the intersection. Drivers from Diamond Lake Blvd. will be led into what are now the center and right lanes of Stephens, making it easier to reach I-5 without changing lanes.

A third southbound lane, to the left of the other two, will open up about halfway between Diamond Lake Blvd.

and Douglas Ave.

Dual turn lanes at Washington

Since most traffic heading to I-5 will be in the right and center lanes of Stephens, we want to make it easier to turn right onto Washington.

After Pine Street has been realigned, this project will build two right-turn lanes from Stephens onto

Washington.

Dual turn lanes at Washington

This means you will be able to travel from either lane of Diamond Lake Blvd. to Washington without making any lane changes on Stephens.

Bus stop at Washington Ave. Bridge

The last obstacle OR 38 drivers face on their way to I-5 is at the west end of the Washington Avenue Bridge. UTrans buses frequently stop here, forcing traffic in the right lane back up.

This project will build a bus pullout, allowing both lanes to keep moving

when a bus stops.

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Traveling eastImproving safety and the flow of traffic

from Interstate 5 to Diamond Lake Boulevard

Oak Avenue

Most drivers heading east on Oak will eventually turn left onto Stephens, but the striping is set up so that half of the traffic coming off the Oak Ave. Bridge will be trapped in the right lane. This forces drivers to make abrupt lane changes, increasing the potential for a crash.

Oak Avenue: new lane configuration

To correct this problem, the travel lanes will be restriped so that traffic coming off the Oak Ave. Bridge will, by default, enter the left and middle lanes.

On the right side, a right-turn lane will open up between Parrot and Spruce for motorists turning onto Pine.

Oak at Stephens

After passing Pine Street, the traffic pattern on Oak will remain the same as always. Motorists in the left lane will be required to turn left, drivers in the right lane will be required to continue straight, while those in the center lane can either turn left or go straight.

Turning from Oak onto Stephens

Most trucks turn from the center lane of Oak into the right lane of northbound Stephens. Still, ODOT plans to shave back the sidewalk on the inside corner to make it easier for vehicles to turn from the left lane of Oak onto Stephens.

Northbound Stephens at Washington

Many drivers from south Roseburg want to turn left from Stephens onto Washington, toward Roseburg High School and I-5. At peak travel times, the left-turn lane on Stephens backs up and it can be difficult to clear all vehicles in one traffic signal cycle.

Northbound Stephens at Washington

To accommodate all of the drivers who want to turn from northbound Stephens onto Washington, ODOT will add a second left-turn lane on Stephens.

Turn lanes from Stephens onto Douglas

Continuing north, new turn lanes at Douglas will allow motorists to turn left and reach Oregon Tool. Southbound Stephens motorists will also have a left-turn lane, providing another option to reach the Douglas County Courthouse or the Jackson Street

business area.

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Traffic signalsSafety improvements that will help

reduce crashes in downtown Roseburg

Stephens at Diamond Lake

Most of the traffic signals in the downtown area are decades old. This project will replace six sets of signals.

The wire spans at the Diamond Lake-Stephens intersection will be replaced with mast arms, which are more stable in windy

conditions.

Red light runners

Some the worst crashes take place at intersections, and are often the result of drivers running red lights. ODOT will improve the

placement of the signals to make them more visible to motorists.

Tattle-tale lights

To help the Roseburg police discourage red-light runners, some of the new traffic signals will be equipped with “tattle-tale” lights on the back. When the signal is red, the tattle-tale lights are illuminated, allowing police officers to monitor signals from several different vantage points.

Camera sensors

Traditional pavement sensors sometimes do not detect motorcycles or bikes. Some bikers lose patience and run red lights.

All of the new signals will be equipped with camera sensors, which have a better track record at detecting bikes and

motorcycles.

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Pavement and signsOther features that improve the driving experience

in downtown Roseburg

Old rail crossings

One of the least pleasant experiences in the downtown area is driving over the bumpy railroad crossings on Douglas, Washington and Oak. This project will upgrade all three rail crossings and add smooth concrete panels on Douglas and Oak.

Damaged pavement

Some of the asphalt in downtown Roseburg dates back to the 1970s, and several areas are showing obvious signs of wear and tear.

This project will repave and stripe the entire work zone, from I-5 to Fowler Street on Diamond Lake Blvd.

Deer Creek Bridge

Both the Deer Creek Bridge (left) on Stephens and the Washington Avenue Bridge will be resurfaced as part of this project.

Traffic signs

In addition to replacing old or damaged traffic signs, this project will install large directional signs in several locations.

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Bike/ped FeaturesTransportation improvements that benefit the entire

community

Harvard and Oak multiuse path

Over the years, ODOT and the City of Roseburg have built several pedestrian and bike paths with the intention of eventually linking them together. This project will construct a multiuse path along Harvard and Oak Avenue that links the Fairgrounds path to the downtown area.

Oak Avenue Bridge

Built in 1970, the Oak Ave. Bridge carries traffic across the Umpqua River, from I-5 to the downtown area. The new multiuse path will begin near Roseburg High School, follow Harvard across the Oak Ave. Bridge and connect with bike lanes on the other side of the river.

Oak Avenue Bridge

The existing sidewalk on the Oak Avenue Bridge provides enough space for two people to pass, but not much room for bicycles or wheelchairs. Nor is there much room for people to pause and enjoy the view of the river below.

Oak Avenue Bridge

When the project is completed, the Oak Ave. Bridge will feature a 10-foot-wide multiuse path (similar to the one seen in the drawing), which will provide more space for pedestrians, bicyclists and wheelchair users.

Viewing areas

This project will build two viewing areas along the bridge’s multiuse path. Each will be about 12 feet long and four feet wide, giving plenty of room for visitors to look around and take pictures. These viewing areas will be similar to the ones on the pedestrian bridge between Roseburg and Green.

Viewing areas

The viewing areas will allow people to see things in the river they usually miss, such as these bufflehead ducks feeding below the bridge.

Decorative bridge rail

At the request of the City of Roseburg, this project will include several features that complement the city’s unique streetscape. In addition to the new viewing areas, decorative pedestrian rail will be installed on the Oak Ave. Bridge.

Bridge monuments

The project will install decorative monuments at the west end of the Oak and Washington Avenue Bridges, welcoming visitors to the downtown area. Similar monuments can be found on bridge approaches throughout Oregon.

Decorative lampposts

Adding to the new look of the Oak Avenue Bridge, old-fashioned streetlights will be installed along the multiuse path.

Riverside Park lighting

The walking path between the Oak and Washington Ave. Bridges is one of the lesser-known treasures in downtown Roseburg. This project will install lampposts along the path so that more people can feel safe and enjoy the area after work or in the early evening.

Bike lanes

In areas where there are no bike lanes, bicyclists often ride on sidewalks, creating a hazard for pedestrians and wheelchair users.

This project will create new bike lanes on Stephens, Spruce, Douglas and other streets.

Washington Ave. Bridge

On the Washington Avenue Bridge, the existing bike lane is so narrow that bicyclists often ride on the sidewalk, forcing pedestrians to move into the road. This project will widen the bike lane on the bridge.

Sidewalk to Riverside Park

With new bike lanes and sidewalks on Spruce, we want to make it easier for people to reach the riverfront area. This project will create a new sidewalk spur that connects the riverfront path with the intersection of Spruce and Washington.

Replacing sidewalks

Most of the sidewalks in downtown Roseburg date back several decades. Some are cracking and in poor condition, making it difficult for pedestrians and the disabled to use. This project will replace old and damaged sidewalks.

Rail crossing improvements

Throughout the project area, pedestrian facilities will be upgraded to make it easier for everyone, including those in wheelchairs, to get around.

Washington at Pine and Stephens

Improvements to the railroad crossings on Douglas, Washington and Oak will include new sidewalks, similar to those at the railroad crossing on Garden Valley Boulevard.

Safer crosswalks

The crosswalk along Stephens at Diamond Lake Blvd. is one of the longest in Oregon. This project will install two pedestrian refuges to make it easier for elderly and disabled pedestrians to cross.

Retaining wall and landscaping

To make room for the new left-turn lane from Stephens onto Douglas, the retaining wall along the side of the old Safeway property will be moved back. As part of this project, the area will also be landscaped to make it more attractive.

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