Tag: Oregon Department of Transportation
Pedestrian Stuck and Killed While Walking Along Interstate 84 at Night
A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night while walking in the lane of travel on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police (OSP) reported that...
ODOT Gearing Up for Several Eastern Oregon Construction Projects
A busy summer construction season is winding down in Eastern Oregon, but a few projects will soon be getting under way.
Among those include:
Night...
ODOT Says Travelers Should Pack Extra Patience This Holiday Weekend
Travelers need to pack their patience and allow extra travel time this Labor Day weekend.
With an overwhelming number of travelers using their cars and...
I-84, Umatilla County Traffic Signals Topics of Online Open House
There are still a few days left to comment on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s project that will replace the pavement along I-84 between...
ODOT to Host Virtual Open House on Topic of Exits 207,...
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host a virtual open house regarding the Interstate 84 Exits 207 and 210 Interchange Area Management Plan.
Log...
Wallowa Driver Dies in Collision with Semi-Truck on Highway 37
A Wallowa man died Monday morning when his pick-up truck collided with an oncoming semi-truck on Highway 37.
Oregon State Police troopers responded just after...
OR Highway 204 to Close Aug. 4-6 for Construction of Retaining...
OR Highway 204 – the Weston-Elgin/Tollgate Highway - will be closed between milepost 34 and 35 from 6 a.m. now through 6 a.m. Aug....
Pendleton Driver Involved in Fatal Crash on I-84 Near The Dalles
A Pendleton woman was involved was involved in a fatal highway accident Wednesday on Interstate 84 near The Dalles.
According to the Oregon State Police,...
Most Eastern Oregon Highways Back Open as Flood Waters Recede
Most Eastern Oregon highways are back open as waters recede, but some sections have water on the roadway with automated flagging in place, while...
Rain Causing Flooding in E. Oregon; Several Highways Closed
Flooding is occurring on several highways in Eastern Oregon causing several highway closures.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reported around 3:30 p.m. today that...
Expect Travel Delays Along I-84 in Pendleton-Cabbage Hill Area
To accommodate the installation of new variable message reader boards over Interstate 84 we will conduct occasional rolling slowdowns at various locations between Pendleton...
Oregon Extends Studded Tire Deadline Until May 15
Oregon drivers will not be required to remove studded tires until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 15. The deadline had previously been extended from April...
Traffic on Interstate 84 to Slow Down in Places for Tree...
The Oregon Department of Transportation will stage rolling slowdowns for eastbound and westbound Interstate 84 to accommodate the removal of hazard trees along the...
Flood Threat Ends; Crews Working to Open Roads, Assess Damage
High water and road damage closed Interstate 84 in both directions Friday Feb. 7 between Exits 182 and 188. Crews worked through the night...
Snowy Winter Weather On the Way
Snow, cold, wind and ice may conspire in the days ahead to create extremely hazardous traveling conditions throughout much of the state. Heavy snow...
Sheriff’s Office Increasing Patrol Deputies During Holiday Season
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has increased the number of patrol deputies on duty during the holiday season as part its participation in the...
Umatilla Woman Faces Manslaughter Charges After Fatal Collision
A Umatilla woman has been charged with manslaughter after a collision on Highway 395 left one person dead and another injured Friday evening in...
Traffic on Interstate 84 to Slow Down in Places for Tree...
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will stage rolling slowdowns for eastbound and westbound Interstate 84 to accommodate the removal of hazard trees.
The slowdowns...
Driver Dies in Highway 730 Collision
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 730 on Wednesday left one motorist dead and another injured.
The Oregon State Police responded to a report of a...
Oregon Gas Tax to Increase on Jan. 1
The second of four planned increases in the state gas tax goes into effect Jan. 1. The increase is part of House Bill 2017,...