‘Creswell Jog’ fixes at standstill, need state, fed money

Navigating through ODOT-owned "Jog" on Oregon Avenue in Creswell can be confusing and nerve-racking. Above, a red truck makes the difficult left turn from Oregon Avenue onto Highway 99, also known as South Front Street. Improvements are eyed for this section of road, but funding is difficult for ODOT to secure, and the City of Creswell's hands are tied (AMANDA LUREY /THE CHRONICLE).

CRESWELL – If you’re familiar with Creswell, you’re familiar with maneuvering expertly through The Jog. If you’re visiting Creswell for the first time, The Jog can definitely be an intimidating part of your drive.

The Jog is what Mill Street to Front Street on Oregon Avenue is commonly called. This area in question is on both the City of Creswell and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)’s radar for necessary transportation improvement, but there simply…

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