Old HWY 99 North (NE Stephens Street) Is Now Open to Through Traffic

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Douglas County Public Works Department, in conjunction with contractors are excited to announce that Old HWY 99 North (NE Stephens Street) is now open to through traffic. The North Bridge of the Winchester Safety Improvement Project, located between Pioneer Road and Page Road, where Hwy 99 North crosses Davis Creek, was opened this morning and all detours were removed along the highway. Although both bridges have been completed, there is still work to be done. The project which began earlier this year is still on track and is expected to be substantially completed by December 31, 2019 (weather permitting). There could possibly be some remaining work to complete after December 31, again, as weather permits. Warning signs and delineators will continue to notify the motoring public of any future lane closures or delays. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvement Project includes the construction of bike lanes along both sides of the roadway; curb, gutter and storm sewer improvements along both sides of the roadway; a sidewalk along the eastern side of the roadway; transit bus pull-outs; and the replacement of two bridges to accommodate the wider roadway section. Safety is always a priority for the motoring public, as well as for the road construction crews. We are asking motorists to use caution as they travel through construction zones. Please follow and obey all posted signs, warnings and flagging instructions. The closures could impact your drive time and routes, so please plan and seek alternate routes whenever possible. For more information, please contact the Douglas County Public Works Department at (541) 440-4481. Photo by Ryan Finlay of traffic over the bridge this afternoon after it opened up.