OIOpublisher ASTORIA — Periodic closures of the Yaquina Bay (Newport) and Astoria-Megler (Astoria) bridges begin Wednesday, March 2, as part of an effort to relocate cormorants. The bridges will be under construction for protection work…
Category: Oregon Dept of Transportation (ODOT)
Map shows status of state transportation projects
SALEM: It’s easy to see how and where Oregon’s state and federal transportation funds are spent by local, state and federal agencies using the recently updated ODOT Transportation Project Tracker. The newly improved…
Veterans in several rural areas will see improved public transportation – Over $40,000 for Tillamook County Veterans Services
SALEM – A new service in the Gorge will help veterans travel to their health-care related appointments; Tillamook County will be able continue operating its transportation services for veterans; and Veterans on…
New OR 6 signs between Tillamook and Banks alert motorists, aim to improve safety
You’ll notice new highway safety signs when traveling on OR 6 between Banks and Tillamook on the Oregon Coast. The new signs are part of an effort by ODOT to improve safety…
Be Ready for Winter Weather Driving Conditions Through Holiday Weekend
Watch out for slick and icy roads in Western Oregon over the Christmas holiday weekend and into next week according to the weather forecasts. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) maintenance crews are…
Crowded roads expected for Thanksgiving holiday travel
If your holiday travel plans this year include heading over the mountains make sure to use extra caution and watch out for changing weather. We always need to be especially alert when…
Worker safety the focus of special one-day messages on highway signs
You may notice new messages on your morning commute Thursday reminding drivers to take care in work zones. The Oregon Department of Transportation is launching a special one-day safety campaign urging the public to…
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL – HIGHWAY 6 Safety Awareness – Sheriff, Local Leaders, ODOT – Sept. 30th
EDITOR’S NOTE: After a series of fatal accidents on Hwy. 6 (and other area roads) a call to action was organized by Jesse Borough and other community members, and a town hall…
County, State Immediate Response to Address Safety Concerns on Wilson River Hwy, OR-6
By Laura Swanson Tillamook County Commissioner Erin Skaar and Tillamook County Sheriff Josh Brown are determined to see some solutions for improving safety on Hwy. 6. There will be enhanced patrols and…
Plan ahead for July 4th weekend travel – Local area roads already busy, drive with care
Drive sober and slow down SALEM — Travelers celebrating Independence Day weekend can expect heavy congestion, hot and dry conditions throughout Oregon and the Northwest. Everyone should plan ahead, add travel time,…