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Interstate 105Oregon State Highway 126

Interstate 105 and Oregon Route 126 overlap for 4.99 miles between Downtown Eugene and I-5 near the Springfield city line. The freeway begins at OR 99 / 126 (W 6th and 7th Avenues) west of the Central Business District. I-105 initially travels along an elevated viaduct above Washington Jefferson Park and railroad lines before crossing the Willamette River ahead of Delta Highway (Exit 1). OR 132 lines Delta Highway as a freeway link between I-105 / OR 126 and OR 569 (Belt Line Highway). I-105 / OR 126 turns east at Delta Highway, traveling north of Autzen Stadium (home of the Oregon Ducks football team) to a systems interchange (Exit 4) with Interstate 5. OR 126 continues east as a freeway from Exit 4 through Springfield to N 42nd Street.

The first section of I-105 opened to traffic in 1960 between Coburg Road and Laura / Q Streets east of I-5 in Springfield. This coincided with the opening of I-5 between Eugene and Albany. Despite also being completed by 1960, the segment of I-105 from Coburg Road west to Delta Highway (OR 132) did not see traffic until 1966.1 Delta Highway opened at the same time as the second segment, but as a county maintained freeway.

South from Delta Highway, I-105 / OR 126 travel across the Washington-Jefferson Street Bridge over the Willamette River, which was completed by 1968. The freeway temporarily ended at W 1st Avenue as Eugene and Oregon officials debated the final approach into Downtown. Included in the design was an overpass for the unconstructed Roosevelt Freeway, a limited-access highway that would have continued west across Eugene to the Belt Line Highway and city line.

By 1972, OR 126 joined I-105 for its entire length after the decommissioning of U.S. 126. The Springfield section of freeway east of Laura / Q Streets opened to traffic in 1971. In 1973 the final approach to W 6th / 7th Avenues opened as an elevated highway over Washington Jefferson Park. Exit numbers for I-105 originally counted upwards leading west to Downtown. This sequence changed in the early 1990s to start the exit numbering Downtown and proceed eastward.

In 2004-2005 $15 million in roadway improvements were completed along Interstate 105 which included repaving of the freeway, upgrade of guard rails and median barriers to modern standards, and added auxiliary lanes from Delta Highway (Exit 1) to Coburg Road (Exit 2) and from Coburg Road (Exit 2) to I-5 (Exit 4).2

Washington Street - North
Washington Street travels through residential areas of Eugene north to the beginning of eastbound Interstate 105 at W 7th Avenue (OR 99 south / OR 126 east).

Washington Street travels through residential areas of Eugene north to the beginning of eastbound Interstate 105 at W 7th Avenue (OR 99 south / OR 126 east).

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Washington Street continues to W 6th Avenue and OR 99 north. OR 99/126 Business overlap from the freeway beginning east to Broadway and Franklin Boulevard. OR 99/126 follow the couplet of W 6th / 7th Avenues through the Downtown area.

Washington Street continues to W 6th Avenue and OR 99 north. OR 99/126 Business overlap from the freeway beginning east to Broadway and Franklin Boulevard. OR 99/126 follow the couplet of W 6th / 7th Avenues through the Downtown area.

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I-105/OR 126 provide a direct connection from Downtown Eugene to Interstate 5 and serves as a bypass route to Springfield.

I-105/OR 126 provide a direct connection from Downtown Eugene to Interstate 5 and serves as a bypass route to Springfield.

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Interstate 105 Oregon State Route 126 East
Interstate 105 initially rises onto a viaduct over Washington Jefferson Park and a pair of railroad lines on the 3.49 mile long course north and east through Eugene.

Interstate 105 initially rises onto a viaduct over Washington Jefferson Park and a pair of railroad lines on the 3.49 mile long course north and east through Eugene.

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The ramp from OR 99/126 Business north (W 6th Avenue) joins I-105 / OR 126 over W 5th Avenue.

The ramp from OR 99/126 Business north (W 6th Avenue) joins I-105 / OR 126 over W 5th Avenue.

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Washington Jefferson Park is a linear green space beneath I-105 / OR 126 stretching between W 7th Avenue and W 1st Avenue in the Whiteaker neighborhood of Eugene.

Washington Jefferson Park is a linear green space beneath I-105 / OR 126 stretching between W 7th Avenue and W 1st Avenue in the Whiteaker neighborhood of Eugene.

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One half mile ahead of a trumpet interchange joining I-105 / OR 126 with Delta Highway (OR 132). The entire Eugene-Springfield Highway is also named Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, dedicated to the Eugene policeman who lost his life during a routine traffic stop in 2011.

One half mile ahead of a trumpet interchange joining I-105 / OR 126 with Delta Highway (OR 132). The entire Eugene-Springfield Highway is also named Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, dedicated to the Eugene policeman who lost his life during a routine traffic stop in 2011.

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I-105 / OR 126 east cross the Willamette River ahead of Exit 1 to Delta Highway. Delta Highway (OR 132) joins Eugene-Springfield Highway with the Valley River Center shopping complex and Eugene Airport (EUG) located to the northwest along OR 99.

I-105 / OR 126 east cross the Willamette River ahead of Exit 1 to Delta Highway. Delta Highway (OR 132) joins Eugene-Springfield Highway with the Valley River Center shopping complex and Eugene Airport (EUG) located to the northwest along OR 99.

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OR 132 lines Delta Highway along a 2.2 mile freeway from Exit 1 to OR 569 (Belt Line Highway) in northern Eugene.

OR 132 lines Delta Highway along a 2.2 mile freeway from Exit 1 to OR 569 (Belt Line Highway) in northern Eugene.

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I-105 / OR 126 curve eastward to parallel the Willamette River to Country Club and Coburg Roads at Exit 2 in one half mile.

I-105 / OR 126 curve eastward to parallel the Willamette River to Country Club and Coburg Roads at Exit 2 in one half mile.

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A split diamond interchange joins Interstate 105 / OR 126 with Country Club Road and Coburg Road. Coburg Road extends south to Downtown Eugene and northeast to Belt Line Highway (OR 569).

A split diamond interchange joins Interstate 105 / OR 126 with Country Club Road and Coburg Road. Coburg Road extends south to Downtown Eugene and northeast to Belt Line Highway (OR 569).

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Country Club Road ties into Exit 2 from the north while both Cedarwood Drive east and Club Road south connect to Coburg Road. Autzen Stadium, home of the University of Oregon football team, is located east of Exit 2 along Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard.

Country Club Road ties into Exit 2 from the north while both Cedarwood Drive east and Club Road south connect to Coburg Road. Autzen Stadium, home of the University of Oregon football team, is located east of Exit 2 along Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard.

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I-105 concludes one mile ahead at a systems exchange with I-5 near Springfield. Locally, I-5 serves as the primary freeway between Goshen to the south and Coburg to the north.

I-105 concludes one mile ahead at a systems exchange with I-5 near Springfield. Locally, I-5 serves as the primary freeway between Goshen to the south and Coburg to the north.

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The only confirming marker for Interstate 105 east stands after the on-ramp from Exit 2 (Coburg Road).

The only confirming marker for Interstate 105 east stands after the on-ramp from Exit 2 (Coburg Road).

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Two ramps depart ahead for Interstate 5 with Exit 4 A leading to Roseburg and Grants Pass in southern Oregon. Left Exit 4 B joins with I-5 north to Salem and Portland.

Two ramps depart ahead for Interstate 5 with Exit 4 A leading to Roseburg and Grants Pass in southern Oregon. Left Exit 4 B joins with I-5 north to Salem and Portland.

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Entering the directional cloverleaf interchange with I-5 along I-105 east, Exit 4 A leaves for southbound to Goshen and Roseburg. I-5 lines both Eugene and Springfield on the ensuing stretch south across the Willamette River.

Entering the directional cloverleaf interchange with I-5 along I-105 east, Exit 4 A leaves for southbound to Goshen and Roseburg. I-5 lines both Eugene and Springfield on the ensuing stretch south across the Willamette River.

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OR 126 advances 5.7 miles as a freeway from Interstate 5 to 52nd Street in Springfield.

OR 126 advances 5.7 miles as a freeway from Interstate 5 to 52nd Street in Springfield.

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Exit 4 B leaves for Interstate 5 north to OR 569 (Belt Line Highway) and Coburg. OR 126 advances eastward through Springfield before turning northeast for Cedar Flat and Walterville.

Exit 4 B leaves for Interstate 5 north to OR 569 (Belt Line Highway) and Coburg. OR 126 advances eastward through Springfield before turning northeast for Cedar Flat and Walterville.

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Interstate 105 Oregon State Route 126 West
Interstate 105 follows the remaining 3.49 miles of the Eugene-Springfield Highway (OR 126) west into central Eugene from a directional cloverleaf interchange with I-5.

Interstate 105 follows the remaining 3.49 miles of the Eugene-Springfield Highway (OR 126) west into central Eugene from a directional cloverleaf interchange with I-5.

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Left Exit 4 B departs for Interstate 5 south to Goshen and Roseburg. Beyond Roseburg, I-5 continues along a southerly course to Grants Pass and Medford before entering northern California.

Left Exit 4 B departs for Interstate 5 south to Goshen and Roseburg. Beyond Roseburg, I-5 continues along a southerly course to Grants Pass and Medford before entering northern California.

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I-105 / OR 126 enter the city of Eugene west of Exit 4. The Eugene-Springfield Highway was designated in late 2011 as the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, named after the Eugene police officer who died after being shot along the freeway during a routine traffic stop.

I-105 / OR 126 enter the city of Eugene west of Exit 4. The Eugene-Springfield Highway was designated in late 2011 as the Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway, named after the Eugene police officer who died after being shot along the freeway during a routine traffic stop.

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The lone shield assembly for I-105 / OR 126 along westbound is located beyond the systems exchange with Interstate 5.

The lone shield assembly for I-105 / OR 126 along westbound is located beyond the systems exchange with Interstate 5.

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Commercial vehicles are directed to remain on Interstate 105 as the freeway serves as a local truck route through Eugene.

Commercial vehicles are directed to remain on Interstate 105 as the freeway serves as a local truck route through Eugene.

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Upcoming Exit 2 is a split diamond interchange with Coburg Road and connections to Country Club Road and Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard.

Upcoming Exit 2 is a split diamond interchange with Coburg Road and connections to Country Club Road and Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard.

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Autzen Stadium, home of the University of Oregon Ducks, is located along Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard in the Harlow neighborhood of Eugene, south of I-105/Route 126. Built in 1967, the stadium seats 54,000 and is named after Thomas J. Autzen, who donated $250,000 toward construction of the venue.

Autzen Stadium, home of the University of Oregon Ducks, is located along Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard in the Harlow neighborhood of Eugene, south of I-105/Route 126. Built in 1967, the stadium seats 54,000 and is named after Thomas J. Autzen, who donated $250,000 toward construction of the venue.

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Exit 2 departs I-105 / OR 126 west for Coburg Road and the central business district of Eugene. The University of Oregon lies to the southeast of Downtown near Frankland Boulevard (OR 99/126 Business). The coastal city of Florence is referenced for the first time along OR 126 west while the Lane Events Center is located southwest of Downtown.

Exit 2 departs I-105 / OR 126 west for Coburg Road and the central business district of Eugene. The University of Oregon lies to the southeast of Downtown near Frankland Boulevard (OR 99/126 Business). The coastal city of Florence is referenced for the first time along OR 126 west while the Lane Events Center is located southwest of Downtown.

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Ramps partition for direct access to Coburg Road south into Downtown and the University of Oregon and for local access to both north and south Coburg Road to Autzen Stadium. Heading south into Downtown, Coburg Road spans the Willamette River on the Ferry Street truss bridge toward OR 99 / OR 126 Business (E 6th / 8th Avenues).

Ramps partition for direct access to Coburg Road south into Downtown and the University of Oregon and for local access to both north and south Coburg Road to Autzen Stadium. Heading south into Downtown, Coburg Road spans the Willamette River on the Ferry Street truss bridge toward OR 99 / OR 126 Business (E 6th / 8th Avenues).

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I-105 / OR 126 pass over Coburg Road (Exit 2) one mile out from a trumpet interchange with Delta Highway (Route 132) to northern reaches of Eugene.

I-105 / OR 126 pass over Coburg Road (Exit 2) one mile out from a trumpet interchange with Delta Highway (Route 132) to northern reaches of Eugene.

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Originally constructed by Lane County, OR 132 follows the 2.2 mile freeway north from I-105 / OR 126 to a parclo interchange with OR 569 (Belt Line Highway) east of the Willamette River and the Santa Clara neighborhood.

Originally constructed by Lane County, OR 132 follows the 2.2 mile freeway north from I-105 / OR 126 to a parclo interchange with OR 569 (Belt Line Highway) east of the Willamette River and the Santa Clara neighborhood.

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Delta Highway (OR 132) joins Interstate 105 / OR 126 with Eugene Airport (EUG) in the northwest section of the metro area and Valley River Center shopping mall adjacent to Exit 1.

Delta Highway (OR 132) joins Interstate 105 / OR 126 with Eugene Airport (EUG) in the northwest section of the metro area and Valley River Center shopping mall adjacent to Exit 1.

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I-105 / OR 126 turn south at Exit 1 to Delta Highway, crossing the Willamette River into central Eugene.
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I-105 / OR 126 turn south at Exit 1 to Delta Highway, crossing the Willamette River into central Eugene.

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An auxiliary lane joins the freeway as I-105 / OR 126 span the Willamette River south into Eugene. The Eugene-Springfield Highway concludes one half mile ahead at W 7th Avenue (OR 99 south / OR 126 Business east). OR 126 west follows OR 99 north along W 6th Avenue from I-105 into the western neighborhoods of Eugene.

An auxiliary lane joins the freeway as I-105 / OR 126 span the Willamette River south into Eugene. The Eugene-Springfield Highway concludes one half mile ahead at W 7th Avenue (OR 99 south / OR 126 Business east). OR 126 west follows OR 99 north along W 6th Avenue from I-105 into the western neighborhoods of Eugene.

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The freeway passes over Washington Jefferson Park on the ensuing stretch to OR 99 (W 6th / 7th Avenues). OR 99 through the city of Eugene is designated as a truck route.

The freeway passes over Washington Jefferson Park on the ensuing stretch to OR 99 (W 6th / 7th Avenues). OR 99 through the city of Eugene is designated as a truck route.

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OR 126 travels west with OR 99 from the end of I-105 to Garfield Street, where it travels south to W 11th Avenue. OR 126 leaves Eugene along W 11th Avenue on a 58.3 mile course through Siuslaw National Forest to U.S. 101 at Florence.

OR 126 travels west with OR 99 from the end of I-105 to Garfield Street, where it travels south to W 11th Avenue. OR 126 leaves Eugene along W 11th Avenue on a 58.3 mile course through Siuslaw National Forest to U.S. 101 at Florence.

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Remaining traffic on the freeway defaults into the 7th Avenue intersection with Jefferson Street near the downtown mall.

Remaining traffic on the freeway defaults into the 7th Avenue intersection with Jefferson Street near the downtown mall.

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I-105 lowers from the viaduct over Washington Jefferson Park and W 6th Avenue (OR 99 north) to an intersection with W 7th Avenue and Jefferson Street.

I-105 lowers from the viaduct over Washington Jefferson Park and W 6th Avenue (OR 99 north) to an intersection with W 7th Avenue and Jefferson Street.

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Jefferson Street extends from the south end of I-105 and OR 99 / 126 (W 7th Avenue) into the Eugene street grid and toward the Lane Event Center and fairgrounds.

Jefferson Street extends from the south end of I-105 and OR 99 / 126 (W 7th Avenue) into the Eugene street grid and toward the Lane Event Center and fairgrounds.

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References:

  1. Wiley, Mike. "Interstate 105 - www.ylekot.com/orehwys/i-105.html."
  2. http://www.keepusmoving.info/

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