West Goedeck Avenue Expected to Reopen Oct. 22; Old Melrose Closure Set for Friday

West Goedeck Avenue is expected to reopen by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, several days earlier than previously anticipated, as sanitary sewer work serving the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority wastewater treatment plant moves into its next phase.

The reopening covers the stretch extending east from Old Melrose Road toward Lookingglass Road. That section had most recently been expected to remain closed through Monday, Oct. 26.

Once West Goedeck reopens, crews will shift to Old Melrose Road, where a closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Contractor Allied Trenchless will remove an underground bypass installed for the project and replace some sewer services.

Friday’s closure will affect Old Melrose Road immediately north of West Goedeck Avenue toward Harvard Avenue. Detour signs will direct traffic around the work area, while residents will retain access to their properties.

Drivers should plan alternate routes, allow extra travel time, and use caution around crews and equipment.

The city said work schedules could change depending on conditions, with additional updates provided as needed.