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OTC advances I-5 Rose Quarter project despite funding gap
The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday approved moving the project to its next phase and directed ODOT to work with stakeholders.
I-5 Rose Quarter project faces $412 million funding loss
The massive transportation improvement project in Portland will lose federal funding because of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," putting its future 鈥� including the Albina cover 鈥� in doubt.
I-5 Rose Quarter work to start despite lost federal funds
ODOT will start the $75 million initial phase of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project in August despite losing $412.5 million in federal funds.
ODOT cancels projects, lays off staff amid funding crisis
The Legislature's failure to pass a transportation bill triggers ODOT layoffs, roadwork cancellations, and service cuts across the state, with winter impacts looming.
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
