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ODOT unveils new plan for U.S. Route 20 project
The Oregon Transportation Commission has approved a plan that will increase the cost of th U.S. Route 20 Pioneer Mountain-to-Eddyville project by approximately $141 million and delay it another year for landslide mitigation testing.
Public contracting law ready for legislative session
A work group that spent more than a year drafting amendments for a construction manager/general contractor (CM-GC) law says the final product will be ready for the 2013 session of the Oregon Legislature.
‘Zombie freeway’ talk revived
In an effort to improve freight mobility and alleviate traffic congestion in Washington County, Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey is resurrecting the idea of creating a west-side alternative to Interstate 5. However, opponents of the proposal call it an idea that should stay dead and buried.
ODOT plans depend on fish habitat exemption
The Oregon Department of Transportation is asking the state's fish and wildlife department to grant a seven-year exemption from fish habitat regulations in order to build a new interstate ramp in Salem.
U.S. Route 20 improvement project faces another delay
New difficulties related to landslides have led the Oregon Department of Transportation to declare that $176 million more is needed to finish the U.S. Route 20-Pioneer Mountain to Eddyville project. The addition would increase the total cost to $400 million 鈥� $260 million more than originally expected and $100 million more than ODOT estimated just two months ago.
PDC issues RFI for vacant parcels in Central Eastside Industrial District
The Portland Development Commission has sent out a request for interest on three vacant plots of land in the Central Eastside Industrial District.
Developer proposes I-5 exit idea he says is cheaper
Members of the Oregon Transportation Commission will vote on a proposal by developer Chuck Sides Dec 19 on how to update the west side of the Kuebler Road exit off Interstate 5 just south of Salem.
ODOT receives award for innovative permitting process
The Oregon Department of Transportation recently received kudos for permitting practices that have reportedly helped contractors avoid more than $73 million in costs.
For transportation funding, no change is better than a decrease
A recent transportation proposal agreed on by Congress would streamline Oregon Department of Transportation construction projects by reducing the environmental review process.
ODOT Roadshow: FREE Opportunity to Learn how to do Business with the State!!
Follow link below for more information. http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/CS/CIVILRIGHTS/event/docs/ODOT_Roadshow_2012_04.pdf
The Oregon Department of Transportation and Other State Agency Representatives Invite you to a Free Opportunity to Learn How to do Business with the State!
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