Traffic jams and unsafe driving plague Delta Highway between Green Acres Road and Goodpasture Island Road in Eugene, but an upcoming Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) project intends to improve the area’s vehicle flow and safety.
Actual construction won’t start until 2027 and isn’t expected to wrap up until 2029, meaning the project might extend daily commutes for a while.
Here’s what to know about ODOT’s plans to enhance Delta Highway.
What construction is coming to Delta Highway between Green Acres Road and Goodpasture Island Road?
ODOT plans to widen and raise the existing Delta Highway bridge over Beltline Highway. Southbound Delta from Green Acres Road to the Goodpasture Island Road interchange is currently two lanes. A third lane will be added…