Tag: Oregon Department of Transportation
Interstate 84, Highway 395 Experiencing Closures Due to Weather
Heavy snow and wind is causing havoc throughout eastern Oregon.
Interstate 84 is closed in both directions between exit 216, six miles east of Pendleton,...
ODOT: Be Ready for Road Delays with Winter Weather Continuing
Travelers everywhere in Oregon should prepare as dangerous winter weather persists this week making road conditions treacherous.
Around the state cars and trucks have found...
Most State Routes Are Now Open, But OR334 Remains Closed
Most state routes are currently open in eastern Oregon, with the exception of OR334 west of Athena in Umatilla County which will remain closed...
Use Extra Caution When Driving Around Snowplows This Winter
Current weather conditions are making travel dangerous for all motorists, including snowplow drivers.
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, there have been 10 crashes...
I-84 Now Open in E. Oregon
The westbound and eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 are now open in eastern Oregon, however, many other routes remain closed.
Crews from the Oregon Department...
ODOT Shuts Down Interstate 84 Six Miles East of Pendleton
Eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 84 are now closed to all traffic between Exit 216 (6 miles east of Pendleton) and Baker City...
ODOT Driver’s Terrifying Near-Miss with Falling Tree Caught on Film
An employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation had a terrifying near-miss with a falling tree on Monday while driving on Interstate 5 –...
Hermiston Council OKs Plan to Develop Belt Park Greenway Trail
The Hermiston City Council approved a resolution Monday night to accept a grant that will fund a Belt Park Greenway Trail.
The project will result...
ODOT Seeking Public Input on State’s Transportation Policies
The Oregon Department of Transportation is asking for your input on what is important to you on your daily commute and as you travel around...
ODOT to Receive Over $1 Billion in Transportation Funding
The Oregon Department of Transportation will receive over $1 billion dollars in additional transportation funding as part of the federal infrastructure package.
The money will...
ODOT Encourages Drivers to Be Ready for Winter Driving Conditions
Winter is on the way and the Oregon Department of Transportation has some tips to keep you safe on the road.
If you must travel...
ODOT’s Region 5 I-84 Snow Zone Project Up for People’s Choice...
The Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) eastern Oregon team has made some significant safety improvements along Interstate 84 in the past 18 months, and those efforts...
Crews Clean Up Hydrochloric Acid Leak on Interstate 84
No injuries were reported Wednesday when hydrochloric acid leaked from a commercial trailer on Interstate 84.
Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD#1) responded around 6:46...
Milton-Freewater Motorist Dies in Collision on Highway 11
A Milton-Freewater man was killed Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11.
Oregon State Police (OSP) and emergency personnel responded around 6:20 a.m....
ODOT: Rolling Slowdowns Set to Begin in Columbia Gorge on Oct....
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 7, travelers on Interstate 84 between Cascade Locks and Memaloose State Park (east of Mosier) should plan for long delays Tuesday...
ODOT to Issue Permits to Chain Up Commercial Trucks in E....
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
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...
ODOT Begins Work on Highway 395 Curb Ramps This Week in...
A contractor for the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin working on curb ramps on Highway 395 on the south end of Hermiston starting...
Round-Up Contestant Dies in Collision
A Pendleton Round-Up contestant was killed Thursday evening and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police...
Slick Roads On the Way
Drivers should prepare now for the first significant rainfall of the season, which will lift oils and grime to the road surface causing slick...
