OR 138E Corridor Solutions Road Improvements Making 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 west Improving 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.
OR 138E Corridor Solutions Traveling east Improving 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.
OR 138E Corridor Solutions Traffic signals Safety 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.
OR 138E Corridor Solutions Pavement and signs Other 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.
OR 138E Corridor Solutions Bike/ped Features Transportation 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.
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