Drivers traveling through northeast Grants Pass should be prepared for delays on Wednesday as construction crews close lanes along Scoville Road near NE Greenfield Road to complete an inground utility installation project. The work is scheduled to take place December 10 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and officials are urging motorists to use alternate routes throughout the day to avoid congestion.
Robco, the contractor overseeing the installation, will have flaggers on site to manage traffic and maintain a single alternating travel lane when necessary. The extended work window means intermittent backups are likely during the morning and evening commute periods. Transportation officials emphasize that while the road will remain open, access will be limited and travel times may be significantly slower in the impacted area.
Emergency vehicles will be permitted to pass through the construction zone at all times, ensuring essential response services are not disrupted. However, all other drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel or adjust their routes to bypass Scoville Road entirely.
The utility installation is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements taking place throughout the Grants Pass area, aimed at strengthening service reliability and supporting future development. Projects of this type often require trenching or drilling beneath the roadway surface, necessitating temporary closures to maintain worker safety and protect drivers moving through the site.
Residents and commuters can expect signage posted in advance of the work, including road closure markers and directional guidance from onsite crews. Anyone who regularly uses this section of Scoville Road should prepare for delays and monitor conditions throughout the day as construction progresses.
For additional information or questions about the project, the public may contact Robco directly at 541-476-2132.