SALEM — As more people get vaccinated and pandemic restrictions ease, more travelers are anticipated to hit Oregon roads this Memorial Day weekend and over the summer. Travelers need to plan ahead,…
Category: Oregon Dept of Transportation (ODOT)
U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway) Paving Project: Cornell Road to Sylvan Interchange – Construction starts in late February
ODOT is starting construction in late February to improve approximately six miles of U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway) by repaving in both directions from Cornell Road to the Sylvan interchange, including several on- and…
U.S. 101 section closing south of Yachats for repairs later this week
YACHATS – A section of U.S. 101 will close completely for up to a week to build a retaining wall to shore up a shifting portion of the road at milepost 170.5,…
ODOT: Rain creates slide threats, other concerns around Oregon
Heavy winds and rain have produced a variety of road hazards including standing water, flooding, downed trees and powerlines. But another major threat in the days ahead will come from rain-soaked hillsides…
Rockaway Beach Police Oregon Impact Grants to Focus on Safety Issues, Increased Patrols on Specific Dates
The Rockaway Beach Police Department is excited to announce that we have once again partnered with the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon Impact and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct…
ODOT working to assess, repair Oregon roads damaged by wildfire
SALEM – Even with wildfires still burning, ODOT crews around the state have begun assessing damage on hundreds of miles of road, removing thousands of trees damaged by fire, and inspecting culverts,…
AGENCIES TAKING MEASURES TO CONTROL PARKING CONGESTION, TRASH AT OREGON STATE PARKS ON NORTH COAST
Salem, Ore – Visitor traffic on Oregon’s north coast has spiked to extraordinarily high levels in August, causing problems with parking congestion and trash. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is working…
TIS THE SEASON – ROAD CONSTRUCTION: Over $900,000 to fund slide project repairs for Tillamook County state highways
Watch for construction zones throughout Tillamook County, from Highway 101, just south of Wheeler, to Highway 101 south of Tillamook at Farmers Creek, OR 131 near Netarts to OR 6 road repairs…
ODOT ALERT: Truck convoys Thursday Feb. 6 may bring highway delays
PORTLAND – Truck convoys joining a political rally Thursday at the Oregon Capitol may bring heavy congestion to local freeways. Travelers on most area state highways should prepare for added congestion and…
Drivers should expect slick roads this week
Drivers should watch out for slick, icy roads and remember to drive for conditions with a forecast calling for freezing temperatures and a mix of rain and snow this week in the…