Motorists Advised of Intermittent Lane Closures in Downtown Ashland

ODOT announces paving work on Main Street and Lithia Way this week to complete ADA curb ramp upgrades.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:09am

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An extreme close-up photograph of the rough, pebbled texture of freshly paved asphalt, capturing the raw materials and craftsmanship of road construction in a dramatic, abstract composition.Detailed road work upgrades aim to improve accessibility and pedestrian safety in downtown Ashland.Ashland Today

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced that motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and congestion in downtown Ashland on Thursday and Friday, April 16-17, as a subcontractor for HP Civil, Inc. completes paving work on North and East Main streets and Lithia Way. The work is part of a larger project to upgrade ADA curb ramps at intersections throughout Jackson County.

Why it matters

The ongoing ADA curb ramp construction project in Ashland is part of a broader effort by ODOT to bring sidewalk infrastructure into compliance with federal accessibility regulations across Jackson County. While the work may cause temporary traffic disruptions, it will ultimately improve pedestrian safety and accessibility in the downtown area.

The details

The paving work this week will complete some of the sites, with the contractor returning in May to finish paving for the remaining curb ramps. ODOT is advising motorists and pedestrians to use caution and watch for workers in the area, as intermittent lane closures and congestion can be expected at each work site.

  • The paving work will take place on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • All work in this phase is scheduled for completion by the end of May 2026.

The players

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)

The state transportation agency overseeing the ADA curb ramp upgrade project in Jackson County, including the work in downtown Ashland.

HP Civil, Inc.

The contractor responsible for the paving and curb ramp construction work in Ashland.

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What’s next

The contractor will return in May to finish paving for the remaining curb ramps in the downtown Ashland area.

The takeaway

While the ongoing ADA curb ramp construction project may cause temporary traffic disruptions in downtown Ashland, the work is necessary to bring the city's sidewalk infrastructure into compliance with federal accessibility regulations and improve pedestrian safety in the long run.