March 27, 2026 3:30 a.m. 

Work continues on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Oregon 42 Lookingglass Creek to Interstate Five project.

Dan Latham of ODOT said the project extends for 4.5 miles. Latham said last year, the contractor paved a little more than one mile of Oregon 42 between Carnes Road and the South Umpqua River Bridges. This was necessary in order to install the new traffic signal at Rolling Hills Road and place safety features in this area. Other work that has been completed includes placing ADA curb ramps at 14 intersections, building two right-turn lanes and adding a variety of safety measures.

Latham said for the next two weeks, nighttime road construction is planned in Winston for the section of Oregon 42 that extends from Lookinglass Creek through the Cheetah intersection to Lookingglass Road. Drivers should watch for intermittent lane closures through this area from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a m. each Sunday night through Friday morning. Latham said flaggers will provide traffic control as needed. Watch for construction signs and construction vehicles. During these two weeks, contractors will work on utility adjustments and pavement repairs.

For more information on the Oregon 42 Lookingglass Creek to Interstate Five project, go to: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21677