Skipanon River Bridge reopens following completion of key construction phase
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has reopened the Skipanon River Bridge, allowing traffic to resume on OR 104S after a period of closure.
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Proactive maintenance limited damage during Aubrey Mountain Fire closure on OR 58
ODOT’s advance maintenance efforts helped reduce the impact of the Aubrey Mountain Fire, which closed OR 58 near Oakridge on August 7.
Miami Foley Road to close September 8 for bridge beam removal
Miami Foley Road will be closed on September 8 as crews remove old beams from the Crystal Creek Bridge.
Southbound I-5 ramp to SE Belmont closing nights for Morrison Bridge project
The southbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to SE Belmont Street in Portland will be closed at night from September 8 through September 19, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Madras DMV closes temporarily due to staffing shortage
The Oregon DMV office in Madras, located at 249 S.W. Third St., is closed today due to staffing shortages, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Oregon DMV John Day office closed temporarily due to staffing shortage
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles announced that its John Day office, located at 193 N. Canyon Blvd., is closed today due to staffing challenges.
Biosecurity steps urged for small livestock owners across Oregon
Backyard livestock ownership is common throughout Oregon, from coastal regions to the high desert.
Lane closures begin Sept. 2 on I-84 eastbound at McCord Creek for bridge replacement
Eastbound traffic on Interstate 84 at McCord Creek will be reduced to one lane starting Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Northeast Area Commission on Transportation plans Sept. 4 public meeting in La Grande
The Northeast Area Commission on Transportation is scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 4, from 9 a.m. to noon Pacific Time at the Oregon Department of Transportation Region 5 Headquarters…
Eastern Oregon highway construction nears completion as ODOT provides project updates
Highway construction projects in Eastern Oregon are entering their final stages as the summer season comes to a close.
Nighttime closures planned for I-205 due to bus-on-shoulder project
Nighttime lane and shoulder closures are scheduled for Interstate 205 between Tualatin and Clackamas during September and October, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
U.S. 26 reopens at milepost 13 after repairs; holiday travel expected to improve
All four lanes of U.S. 26 at milepost 13 have reopened with new pavement and temporary striping, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Oregon Department of Transportation announces public advisory committee meetings for September
Several advisory committees associated with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) are scheduled to hold public meetings throughout September.
Ehlen Road NE closing under I-5 at Aurora-Donald interchange for bridge demolition
Northbound traffic on Interstate 5 at the Aurora-Donald interchange is now using the center section of a new bridge, following a weekend shift by construction crews.
Oregon DOT removes traffic signal at Pendleton intersection for improved pedestrian safety
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced the removal of a half-signal at the intersection of SW Emigrant Avenue and SW 13th Street in Pendleton.
Northbound I-5 traffic shift set for August 23 at Aurora-Donald interchange
Construction crews are preparing to shift northbound traffic onto the center portion of the new I-5 bridge over Ehlen Road NE at the Aurora-Donald interchange, Exit 278.
Oregon DOT begins ADA curb ramp upgrades in Halfway, Richland, North Powder
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is set to begin upgrades to curb ramps in the towns of North Powder, Richland, and Halfway to bring them up to current ADA…
Tillamook and Astoria DMV offices close temporarily amid ongoing staffing issues
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that its Tillamook office at 308 Evergreen Drive and the Astoria office at 705 W. Marine Drive are closed today.
Tillamook DMV closes temporarily as Oregon faces staffing shortages
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has closed its Tillamook office at 308 Evergreen Drive today due to a facility issue.
Madras DMV closes temporarily as staff redirected to Redmond office
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has closed its Madras office at 249 S.W. Third St. for August 14, shifting staff to the Redmond location to address ongoing staffing…
Oregon DMV extends closure of Milton-Freewater office due to staffing shortage
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that its Milton-Freewater office will close temporarily starting August 27 due to staffing shortages.
OR 47 at Messing Creek closure extended; partial reopening set for September
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced a change to the reopening schedule for OR 47 at Messing Creek in Mist.
I-5 Aurora-Donald interchange sees major northbound traffic shift August 23
Construction at the Aurora-Donald interchange on Interstate 5 is moving forward, with a significant traffic shift scheduled for August 23.
Oregon Department of Transportation faces historic layoffs amid ongoing funding crisis
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is facing a significant funding crisis due to declining gas tax revenues, inflation, and legal restrictions on how funds can be used.
New right-turn signals coming to Beltline and Roosevelt Boulevard intersection Aug. 20
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will begin installing three right-hand turn traffic signals at the intersection of Beltline and Roosevelt Boulevard starting August 20.