The South Medford Interchange is vital to the City of Medford.
People use it on their way to shop, work, and visit medical facilities.
It is a key link to future expansion of the city's economic base, and it forms a gateway to the city. Its importance and use have resulted in unacceptable levels of congestion. The problems at the interchange are many. Congestion along Barnett Road causes backups and delay through a large portion of a typical weekday. Traffic on ramps backs up to the freeway, and potential safety problems exist.