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FOOTHILL ROAD Get updates, events, MEDFORD BEGINS
IMPROVEMENTS and traffic alerts WASTEWATER
COMPLETE delivered straight to FACILITY UPGRADES
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In August 2021, the City of Medford
Scan QR received an updated NPDES Waste
code for Discharge Permit from the Oregon
more info: Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ), regulating treated
wastewater discharge to the Rogue
MEDFORD OPENS River in compliance with the Clean
19-COURT PICKLEBALL Water Act.
COMPLEX What this means: The revised
permit imposes stricter limits
Before on total phosphorus and total
nitrogen, requiring significant and
After years of planning and costly upgrades to the Regional
construction, the Foothill Road Wastewater Reclamation Facility,
Improvement Project was as the current infrastructure
completed in July, marking the cannot meet these requirements.
end of a major multi-agency The design phase is currently
construction effort that required 60% complete, with some early
patience from nearby residents, construction already underway.
businesses, and everyone who
traveled the corridor. Customer Impact: To help fund
these mandated changes, the
Supported by a $15.5 million City approved a second series of
federal BUILD Grant, the $62 sewer treatment fee increases
million project transformed The dedicated pickleball facility in December 2025. The first rate
Foothill Road from a rural two-lane known as The Courts by Lithia & increase took effect July 1, 2026,
roadway into a modern, five-lane Driveway officially opened in June raising the rate to $15.41.
roadway with sidewalks, bike lanes, at the Howard Memorial Sports
upgraded intersections, improved Park.
sight distances, and new traffic
signals. The $2 million facility is now
the largest municipal pickleball
The project improves regional complex in Oregon, featuring 19
connectivity, increases roadway lighted courts for recreational and
capacity, and provides an competitive play.
important east side connection
that supports travel throughout The courts are open daily from 8
the region. a.m. to 9 p.m. and are available to
the public on a first-come, first-
served basis. Use is free, except
during tournaments or league play
that may require a fee.
STAY IN THE KNOW
Explore the latest City news,
project highlights, and community
stories in our online newsroom at
After medfordoregon.gov/newsroom
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