Wildish Construction Wins $8.38 Million Interstate 5 Upgrade Near Cottage Grove
On December 5, 2025 Wildish Construction Co. of Eugene was awarded an $8,382,602 contract for the Interstate 5 Cottage Grove Martin Creek Section in Lane County. The Oregon Department of Transportation will oversee the project with Berger Abam Engineers on the project team, a development that could bring local construction work and changes to traffic patterns along a key regional corridor.
Wildish Construction Co. of Eugene won the $8,382,602 contract for the Interstate 5 Cottage Grove Martin Creek Section, a project awarded by the Oregon Department of Transportation on December 5, 2025. Berger Abam Engineers is listed as part of the project team, and the contract was one of the largest winning bids reported in a regional compilation of Pacific Northwest public works contracts this week.
The project covers a segment of Interstate 5 within Lane County, a stretch of roadway that serves as a primary north south artery for commerce and daily travel. With a local contractor leading the work, the award is likely to generate construction activity and employment opportunities in the area, while ODOT oversight signals coordinated planning for safety and mobility improvements along the corridor.
Residents should expect that work on the Cottage Grove Martin Creek Section will influence travel through the region, especially for commuters and freight operators who rely on Interstate 5. While final schedules and traffic management plans have not been released publicly, the scale of the contract suggests a multi phased undertaking that will require staging and temporary adjustments to traffic flow. Local officials and ODOT will be the points of contact for specific timing, detour details, and public safety advisories as the project moves from planning into construction.
Beyond immediate traffic and jobs implications, investment in this section of Interstate 5 speaks to broader regional priorities. Maintaining and upgrading a principal route between Oregon communities supports supply chains, tourism and daily connectivity that local businesses depend on. The selection of a Eugene based contractor keeps a significant portion of project activity within Lane County and surrounding communities.
The contract was highlighted among several large Pacific Northwest public works awards compiled this week, underscoring the volume of infrastructure investment underway across the region. Lane County residents can expect further announcements from ODOT about project milestones, public meetings and traffic impacts as the Interstate 5 Cottage Grove Martin Creek Section proceeds toward construction.
