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Contract awarded for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse
Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns.
Crews finish refreshing downtown Portland bridge
The Morrison Bridge has its first new coat of paint since it opened across the Willamette River in 1958.
How transportation agencies plan for large-scale traffic disruptions
Twelve days after a portion of Interstate 95 collapsed in north Philadelphia during a truck fire, officials opened a temporary six-lane roadway to serve motorists while a permanent overpass is rebuilt. This was a major success after the June 11 disaster was predicted to snarl traffic for months.
Corvallis bridge replacement in the works
The Oregon Department of Transportation is offering sneak peeks of the design for the new Van Buren Street Bridge in Corvallis.
Oregon gets money for transportation system resiliency, bridges
Oregon will receive $362 million to address transportation system resiliency and bridges as part of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Astoria-Megler, Yaquina Bay bridges bird relocation efforts begin March 2
Periodic closures of the Yaquina Bay (Newport) and Astoria-Megler (Astoria) bridges will begin March 2 as part of an effort to relocate cormorants.
Road funding takes hit from drop in driving due to stay-at-home orders
The longer motorists remain off the roads, the harder it will be for states to afford repairs in the months and years ahead.
Oregon transportation needs to continue to grow
The 2017 Oregon Legislature pumped $5.3 billion into the state's highway system over the next decade 鈥� the largest transportation package in decades.
Volunteers sought for Multnomah County task force
Multnomah County is looking for volunteers to serve on a community task force that will provide important input during the environmental study phase of the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.
A new kind of bridge to withstand earthquakes
Bridge construction may take a big seismic step forward if a new span in Seattle performs as expected.
Open house offers info about 2017 bridge project opportunities
With the Sellwood Bridge replacement project finished, Multnomah County is shifting its focus to three long-standing bridge projects in Portland. Multnomah County officials will hold an open house Thursday to […]
A conversation with Ted Aadland
Former AGC of America president discusses seismic readiness, the labor shortage and more.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
