Tag: Oregon Department of Transportation
Third lane for Eastbound Trucks Coming to I-84 at Ladd Canyon
Motorists will be getting a safer drive in the Ladd Canyon area, as the Oregon Department of Transportation and its partners make improvements along...
Beware of Slow-Moving ODOT Snow Plows During Stormy Weather
Motorists expect to see slow moving plows and other winter maintenance equipment during and after storm events when snow and ice are present.
What some...
Pendleton ADA Sidewalk Upgrades Expected to Delay Traffic
Motorists, pedestrians and local residents along Emigrant Avenue in Pendleton will see construction activities starting today.
Crews from Brown Contracting Inc. of Eugene will begin...
Stanfield Woman Dies After Being Struck by Motorist on Interstate 84
A Stanfield woman was struck and killed by a passing motorist on Interstate 84 Sunday morning.
According to the Oregon State Police, troopers and emergency...
Winter Weather Expected to Blast Blue Mountains Beginning Today
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews in Eastern Oregon are preparing for winter weather moving across the area tonight, creating challenging driving conditions over...
Winter Weather Settling in Around Oregon – Are You Prepared?
Oregon winter weather is starting to set in across Oregon. Are you prepared? With the increase chances of snow, freezing rain, and ice on...
ODOT Tells Drivers to Use Common Sense When Using GPS Navigation
When roads are closed and your GPS navigation system directs you onto a detour route, keep in mind that the device you count on...
Construction Crews Hoping to Wrap Up Highway 11 Work This Week
Construction work shut down on Highway 11 for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but crews are returning this week to continue finishing the project.
Travelers should...
Driver Dies in Interstate 84 Accident
The driver of a pickup truck died early Wednesday morning from injuries he suffered in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
On...
Poor Weather Delays ODOT’s Completion of Work on Highway 11
Due to poor weather conditions earlier this month, the Oregon Department of Transportation says the work on Highway 11 will continue to impact motorists...
W. Highland Avenue Bicycle, Pedestrian Trail Nearing Completion
The W. Highland Avenue trail linking S.W. 11th Street and Riverfront Park is nearing completion.
The multi-use bicycle and pedestrian path along the south side...
Studded Tire Season Begins Nov. 1
The studded tire season in Oregon begins Thursday, Nov. 1 and runs through March 31, 2019.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to...
Highway 11 Upgrade Near Pendleton May Wrap Up Within Next 2...
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s highway upgrade project along Oregon Highway 11 between Pendleton and the junction of OR 204 is nearing completion.
The multi-faceted...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
2 Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck on Interstate 84 Near Baker...
A couple from Goldendale, Wash., were killed Wednesday morning in an accident on Interstate 84 near Baker City.
The Oregon State Police was called to...
Commercial Truck Driver Dies in Fiery Crash on I-84 Near The...
A commercial truck driver died in a fiery crash early this morning on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
The Oregon State Police are reporting that...
Motorists Urged to Use Caution During Cycle Oregon Week
Motorists can expect to see 1,500 bicyclists on Eastern Oregon routes this week as Cycle Oregon continues its week-long event that started Saturday in...
Motorist Dies in Early Morning Wreck
A Pendleton man died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle rollover accident on State Highway 11.
Just before 3:30 a.m., Oregon State Police troopers and...
ODOT Presenting Online Open House
Motorists who travel Interstates 84 or 82 in Eastern Oregon and would like to learn what safety enhancements the Oregon Department of Transportation is...
Boardman Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident on Sunday
A Boardman man died Sunday from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 74.
According to the Oregon State Police, troopers responded around...