Tag: Oregon Department of Transportation
ODOT Open House to Focus on Pendleton Intersection Projects
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will hold an in-person open house on Nov. 20 to share its findings and discuss the next steps...
Here’s What Travelers on OR 237 Can Expect in the Event...
Motorists who plan to drive on OR 237 between North Powder and Union this winter can expect to see an accumulation of at least...
Prepare for Chain Inspections on I-84 East of Pendleton on Nov....
To prepare for winter weather and its associated hazards, the Oregon Department of Transportation will conduct a chain inspection on Interstate 84 eastbound at...
Motorist Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 84
A motorist died on Saturday, Oct. 19 in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-84...
Political Signs Not Allowed on State Highway Right-of-Way in Oregon
With the Nov. 5 national elections approaching, campaigns and their friends should remember that the Oregon Department of Transportation will remove political signs posted...
Watch for Wildlife: Vehicle Collisions with Deer, Elk Peak This Time...
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for E. Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections of...
Oregon Counties Say They’ll Need $834M Annually for Roads, Bridges
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon’s 36 counties will need more than $800 million per year to maintain roads and bridges, according to a new...
Oregon DMV Registered 1,259 Noncitizens to Vote, Nine Voted
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon erroneously added more than 1,200 people without documented proof of citizenship to its voter rolls in the past few...
Feds Sending Oregon Almost $43 Million for Flood Damage
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon will receive nearly $43 million from the federal government to repair roads damaged by recent natural disasters, the state’s...
Truck Driver, Passenger Die in Interstate 84 Accident
Two people died Friday, Sept. 13 in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police responded to the accident just before 5 p.m....
ODOT Reactivating Signals at SW Dorion Avenue and SW 10th Street
The Oregon Department of Transportation will reactivate the signals at S.W. Dorion Avenue and S.W. 10th Street in Pendleton in the coming days.
ODOT crews...
Hermiston, Ontario Next Stops on Statewide Transportation Tour
Oregon legislators will continue the Statewide Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour in Ontario and Hermiston this week.
The visits to communities across Oregon are helping...
ODOT Continues Construction Projects in Downtown Pendleton, I-84
Construction season is underway in Pendleton.
In addition to signal upgrades downtown and safety improvements on I-84, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is continuing...
Expect Interstate Closures in Eastern Oregon Due to Wildfires
Motorists planning to travel across Oregon in the coming days should make sure to carefully plan their route.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is reporting...
Traffic Alert: Rolling Slowdowns Planned on I-84 Near Pendleton
The Oregon Department of Transportation is installing various traffic management devices to improve safety and traffic control in case of Interstate 84 closures in the Pendleton...
Irrigon Woman Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 84
An Irrigon woman died on Saturday, June 16 after crashing into a semi-truck on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police responded to a report of...
ODOT Begins Work on Intersection of SW Dorion Avenue-SW First Street
The Oregon Department of Transportation has begun work in downtown Pendleton to replace signal poles, upgrade traffic signals and make ADA improvements at the intersection of...
Traffic Control, Safety Work Continues on I-84 near Exit 216 in...
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is installing various traffic management devices to improve safety and traffic control in the event of Interstate 84 closures in...
ODOT Plans Open House to Discuss Highway Projects in Pendleton
The Oregon Department of Transportation will hold an open house today to provide updates on work on Highway 395 and OR 11.
Those attending will...
