Oregon 38: U.S. 101 to Dean Creek Paving and Pedestrian Improvements Oregon Department of Transportation December 7, 2017
Introduction This project will resurface damaged asphalt and make safety improvements on both Oregon 38 and U.S. 101 in the Reedsport area.
Paving Highway 38 Reedsport to Dean Creek
Oregon 38 road surface The section of Oregon Highway 38 between Reedsport and Dean Creek was last paved in 1999. The asphalt is cracking and in need of repair. This project will grind and pave this 5.9-mile area.
Replacing guardrail The guardrail along Highway 38 is old, damaged and rusted. All guardrail between Reedsport and Dean Creek will be replaced.
Paving downtown Reedsport This project will also resurface the cracked asphalt in the downtown area.
Downtown Highway 38 improvements
Oregon 38 at 3rd Street Highway 38 motorists are often speeding when they enter town. Wide intersections can make it difficult for pedestrians to safely cross the street. To address these problems, curb extensions will be constructed at several downtown intersections.
Curb extensions improve safety Curb extensions improve safety by reducing the distance pedestrians need to travel to cross the street. The narrower roadway helps calm traffic and promote lower vehicle speeds.
New curb extensions at 3rd Street New curb extensions will be built near the Post Office, making it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross Highway 38. The curb extensions will also help reduce the speed of highway traffic entering downtown.
Curb extensions at 4 th and 5 th street Curb extensions will be added to the 4th Street and 5th Street intersections.
Three roads converge at 6 th Street The 6 th Street intersection with Fir Avenue and Oregon 38 can be confusing since three streets meet at one wide location.
Improving the 6 th Street intersection A 50-foot wide curb extension will be built to separate Fir Avenue and 6 th Street. An additional curb extension will follow the sweeping curve of Highway 38 from 6 th Street to 5 th Street.
Extend sidewalks from downtown to U.S. 101 The downtown sidewalks currently end at 6 th Street. This project will add sidewalks and streetlights on both sides of the highway from 6 th Street to the U.S. 101 intersection.
Changing lanes U.S. Highway 101 improvements
Four lanes on U.S. 101 Highway 101 takes up four lanes through uptown Reedsport, between Schofield Bridge and the high school. This leaves little room for bicycles, parking or vehicles trying to make left turns.
New traffic pattern on U.S. 101 The area between 16 th St. and 22 nd St. will be restriped. The new layout will include one lane of travel in each direction, a center turn lane, bike lanes and parking on both sides of the highway.
The Port Orford experiment The City of Port Orford recently asked ODOT to restripe U.S. 101 with the same traffic pattern that Reedsport will use. The results have been encouraging . . .
What they’re saying Public comments on Port Orford’s new traffic pattern
How has traffic changed in Port Orford? “This has finally calmed the traffic down.” “It is wonderful to see people slowing down and it’s so much safer to have a turn lane.” “It no longer feels like a freeway race going through town.”
Pedestrian safety in Port Orford “I feel much safer crossing only two lanes of traffic instead of 4 lanes .” “It feels like I have a safety zone in the turn lane as I walk across the highway.” “Cars are able to see me better when I am crossing the highway.”
Bike safety in Port Orford “In the past I rode on the sidewalk. Now, I feel it is safe to ride in the bike lane .” “It is much clearer where cars and bicycles belong.” “This change lets tourists know that biking is another great thing to do in Port Orford .”
Parking in Port Orford “When I park in front of a business on Highway 101, I feel much safer opening up my car door. Now the bike lane provides an extra buffer of space .” “No more stepping directly out into a lane of busy highway traffic .” “I can exit my car without fear of a motor home or other vehicle striking me .”
Uptown U.S. Highway 101 improvements
Traffic signal at 19th Street Reedsport’s new three -lane traffic pattern will require some changes along Highway 101. The traffic signal at 19 th Street will be adjusted to serve one lane in each direction.
Replace traffic signal at 22nd Street At the south end of Reedsport, this project will replace the traffic signal at 22 nd Street.
Curb extensions at 22nd Street Curb extensions will be built at 22 nd Street, providing more safety for pedestrians near the Reedsport Community Charter School. The curb extensions will also help slow northbound highway traffic as it enters Reedsport.
Improving safety at 20 th Street Many pedestrians cross the highway at 20 th Street since there is a popular convenience store on one side and a park on the other.
Flashing beacon for pedestrians To improve safety for pedestrians crossing the highway, curb extensions will be built at 20th Street and a rapid flashing pedestrian beacon will be installed.
Midtown U.S. Highway 101 improvements
Midtown Reedsport sidewalks The asphalt path along the west side of Highway 101 in midtown Reedsport is in poor shape. New concrete sidewalks will be built between Port Dock Road and 13th Street.
For more information: www.ReedsportHighways.com
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