2026 Spring Road Improvements Project

The City of Coos Bay will begin the 2026 Spring Road Improvements Project on April 13, 2026, with completion anticipated by April 17, 2026. The City has contracted with Knife River Materials to perform the work. Construction will occur on Newmark Avenue between LaClair Street and the Staples entrance, and on S. Marple Street between Newmark Avenue and Michigan Avenue. Work on Newmark Avenue will take place during nighttime hours (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) to minimize traffic impacts. Both roadway sections will receive grind and inlay paving, with S. Marple Street completed curb-to-curb. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use caution and follow flaggers/signage in work zones. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact Greg Hamblet at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3521 or email [email protected].

Lockhart Storm Improvements Project

The City of Coos Bay has contracted with Coos Excavation, LLC. to perform the work activities associated with this project. Work will begin on April 13, 2026, with anticipated completion by May 26, 2026. Work will occur along Lockhart Avenue between S. Front Street and S. Broadway and will include gravel roadway construction, stormwater system improvements, installation of bio-swales and drainage facilities, and erosion control work. Additional work includes regrading and tying into adjacent roadways and driveways. Construction hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Motorists and pedestrians should expect delays, intermittent access restrictions, and construction-related noise during work hours. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use caution and follow flaggers/signage in work zones. Should you have any questions or want more information, please contact Greg Hamblet at (541) 269-1181 ext. 3521 or email [email protected].

Storm System Repairs on South 8th Street

City of Coos Bay release - On Monday, April 13, 2026, City staff will be repairing the storm system on South 8th Street. All Work will be limited to the intersection of South 8th Street and Anderson Avenue. South 8th Street will be closed to through-traffic with business access available from Central Avenue only. Anderson Avenue will be reduced to one lane at the intersection of South 8th Street. Minor delays should be expected. Work will start after 8:00 am and end no later than 5:30 pm. Repairs are expected to be completed by Friday, April 17. Please exercise caution when traveling through the work area. Should you have questions, please contact Public Works at (541) 269 – 1181, extension 3565.