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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Suspect in fatal Phoenix shooting apprehended ... Devastating bat disease found in Northwest for first time ... Four partycrashers jailed after fight, stabbing near SOU ... Suspect in fatal Phoenix shooting apprehended ... Devastating bat disease found in Northwest for first time ... Four partycrashers jailed after fight, stabbing near SOU ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: ODOT owns potholes on South Medford Interchange Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I have a question for the crack (as in sharp, not addict) team at SYA: I planned to report a few pot holes (at least three) where the concrete is failing in the eastbound/slow lane of the Barnett Road/Interstate 5 overpass. But I wasn’t sure who has jurisdiction — the city of Medford's public works department or ODOT since it spans the freeway. Can you clarify who has responsibility? Many thanks. —A morning commuter We at Since You Asked long have honed our skills at pitting one public agency verses another over taking responsibility for the little things that bug us all, so who owns the potholes on the South Interchange is right in SYA's wheelhouse. Since pothole politics are almost always local, we first turned to Medford Public Works Director Cory Crebbin, who was more than delighted to talk potholes when he realized this wasn't going to be an inquiry on when the gas line construction will finally be over on Delta Waters Road. The entire interchange remains in the jurisdiction of the Oregon Department of Transportation, Crebbin says. That jurisdiction runs from just west of Highway 99 and Garfield Street across the bridge and down the lower end of Highland Road right up to the south edge of Barnett Road, he says. A quick call to ODOT spokesman Gary Leaming not only confirmed this but also got the ball rolling to fill those holes pronto. "That's easy," Leaming says. "We'll get on it." Now, if SYA muscle could only solve that Delta Waters thing that easily. —Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501