6:30 a.m. Sept. 29, 2026

Expect delays this week on Interstate 5 north of Grants Pass for road and utility work

Travelers can expect delays of up to 20 minutes on Interstate 5 north of Grants Pass this week.

An ODOT release said on Tuesday, September 29th and Thursday October 1st, crews will apply new striping to the pavement. On Wednesday, September 30th utility crews will repair powerlines over the highway.

On Tuesday there will be rolling slowdowns in the northbound lanes between Exit 66 at Hugo and Exit 80 at Glendale between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, there will be rolling slowdowns in the northbound and southbound lanes between Exit 66 and Exit 80 between 8:00 a.m. and noon.

Thursday, watch for rolling slowdowns in the southbound lanes between Exit 80 Glendale and Exit 66 at Hugo between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Expect congestion. During a rolling slowdown, traffic control vehicles will hold traffic to a slow but steady pace. Traffic may be held for up to 20 minutes at exit ramps.

For more information, contact ODOT at: 503-949-2366.