By State Representative Cyrus Javadi The big lie is this: that there is enough money in ODOT’s budget to both fix roads and maintain them.News flash, there is not, and there hasn’t…
Category: Oregon Dept of Transportation (ODOT)
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: ODOT urges drivers to stay safe during Thanksgiving travel
OIOpublisher (SALEM, OR) – Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, and many Oregonians will be hitting the roads to visit family and friends. Wet, snowy, and unpredictable weather…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): U.S. 101 Astoria-Megler Bridge work begins Nov. 10th
You may see us in the area next week Heads up Astoria – we may have crews in the area as early as next week to start setting up the work zone…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION Miami Foley Road Bridge Replacements – Dry Creek and Crystal Creek: Good news – we’ve finished construction!
The Oregon Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) is excited to share that work is complete on the new Crystal Creek and Dry Creek Bridges. Before construction started this year, a storm washed out…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Tillamook County Transportation System Plan Update – Open House in Hebo Oct. 22
The Oregon Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) is working with Tillamook County to update their Transportation System Plan, also called a TSP, which was last updated in 2005. A TSP is a long-range…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: HWY. 101 Upgrades in Garibaldi Completed!
Enjoy the smoother ride and improved accessibility Our crews have been working in Garibaldi to bring a smoother ride and improve accessibility for all along U.S. 101. We’re excited to let the community know…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD DEPT.: Miami Foley Road Closures – Dry Creek & Crystal Creek Bridges October 8–9
As part of the final stages of the bridge improvement projects, paving operations will require road closures on Miami Foley Road at Dry Creek and Crystal Creek. These closures are necessary to ensure the…
Oregon Senate Passes ODOT Funding Bill During Special Session Monday Sept. 29; Series of Press Releases from Oregon Legislature
EDITOR’S NOTE: The flurry of press releases from the Oregon legislature, each with their “view” of the passage of the ODOT funding proposals are packaged below. Instead of posting each separately, I…
Transportation Special Session to Resume During Interim Legislative Days, Sept. 29
The vote on critical stop-gap transportation investments will be held during September legislative days to allow for Sen. Chris Gorsek to be present (SALEM, Ore.) – Following the most recent of ongoing…
Let’s Look at Facts – HB 3991 ODOT Funding Bill
EDITOR’S NOTE: There’s been so much rhetoric about the state of Oregon’s ODOT funding bill. Civic leader, writer, storyteller, rural community leader LaNicia Duke is taking a deep dive into the ODOT…