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Tolling discussion advances for new Interstate Bridge
Officials in Oregon and Washington are considering four scenarios of how much would be charged and when to generate approximately $1.5 billion for the bridge replacement project.
Millersburg emerges as hub for industrial development
The small town in the Willamette Valley is experiencing significant growth as companies such as Ball Corporation, Timberlab and others invest a combined $500 million in new facilities.
Oregon bridges’ conditions revealed in new report
The Oregon Department of Transportation has released its 2025 Bridge Conditions Report, which highlights the conditions of the state鈥檚 bridges and the work under way to keep them safe and in service.
‘Most likely cost’ of bridge project now $14.4 billion
Oregon and Washington state leaders acknowledge that the Interstate Bridge replacement project's cost estimate is up amid rising construction expenses.
Interstate Bridge project cost estimates soar up to $17.7B
The anticipated cost to replace the Interstate Bridge has more than doubled, raising funding questions even after the U.S. Coast Guard approved a fixed-span design.
EV charging infrastructure plans advance with federal funding
Oregon advances EV charging infrastructure on I-5 and I-84 with new federal grants and incentives, including funding for medium and heavy-duty stations and hydrogen fueling.
Gov. Kotek calls special session for transportation
Gov. Tina Kotek will call a special session Aug. 29 in the hopes of passing a funding bill that averts ODOT layoffs and stabilizes Oregon鈥檚 transportation system.
Group sues over Interstate 5 expansion in Portland
The group No More Freeways has filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Transportation's plan to add auxiliary lanes and shoulders to Interstate 5 by Portland's Rose Quarter.
Group delays decision on I-5 improvements
The Oregon Transportation Commission will wait until January to decide how to move forward on a plan to widen Interstate 5 and redevelop portions of the surrounding neighborhood near Portland's Rose Quarter.
Portland’s big freeway battle
Critics are questioning the validity of the $450 million I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project.
Public hearing on tap for I-5 project plans
The Oregon Department of Transportation next month will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on exempting the massive I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project from normal competitive bidding procedures.
Anti-freeway activists push Portland to reconsider project to widen I-5
An Oregon Department of Transportation plan to widen Interstate 5 at the Rose Quarter is attracting scrutiny as Portland鈥檚 City Council prepares to enact the Central City 2035 plan.
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
