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ODOT facility boosts to Central Oregon construction industry
A new, $5.5 million Oregon Department of Transportation facility in Bend will boost Central Oregon in more ways than one.
Threat of flooding leads to costly innovation on I-84 bridges
The chances of an extreme storm system rolling through western Oregon before 2014 are less than 4 percent. But those odds were threatening enough to trigger significant changes to construction plans for the replacement of two aging Interstate-84 bridges near Troutdale.
FREE Event To Teach YOU How To Do Business With The State!
The Oregon Department of Transportation and other State agency representatives聽invite you to a聽FREE opportunity聽to learn how to do business with the State! This outreach will: ? Help stimulate growth, education, […]
John Hyland Construction Needs Sub Contractors To Bid On The ODOT Region 4 Project Delivery Building. Bids Due January 26.
John Hyland Construction is looking for Sub Contractors to bid on the ODOT Region 4 Project Delivery Building. All bids are due by January 26 at 11:00am. Please see the […]
Are You Interested In Doing Business With The State Government?
The Oregon Department of Transportation聽presents Small Business Roadshow:聽Doing Business with Oregon Government Agencies hosted by聽The Small Business Development Center聽at the CLIMB Center for Advancement Contact聽John Downing, [email protected] with Oregon Department […]
Timing will be the challenge on Astoria-Megler Bridge restoration
The 4.3-mile-long Astoria-Megler Bridge, which spans the mouth of the Columbia River, requires periodic maintenance because of corrosive environmental elements. Presently, crews are using loud equipment repaint structural steel and replace rivets on the Washington side of the bridge, where few people live and work.
Clackamas congestion fix not just talk anymore
Officials have discussed for decades how to ease congestion along the 鈥淪unrise Corridor,鈥� but no action has taken place. Now, design work is under way, and some people are wondering whether the latest plan will be realized.
Recommendations made to ODOT in disparity study update
A public research firm has made seven suggestions to the Oregon Department of Transportation for improving the diversity of the firms it contracts.
Bend DMV looking for new space to lease
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles is looking for commercial property owners in Bend who have space available to house the Bend DMV and its employees.
Decline in gas consumption puts road funding in question
According to a report released today by the Sightline Institute, gasoline consumption in Oregon and Washington has been 鈥渆ssentially flat鈥� since 1999, though there have been some small yearly variations.
ODOT security breach compromised private information of 62 people
A data security breach at the Oregon Department of Transportation left the names and social security numbers of 62 individuals online for anyone to see on an ODOT file transfer protocol website. The information could have been up on the site since 2002.
ODOT has $21 million in federal funds to spend
Want to help the Oregon Department of Transportation spend some of its money? If you've got a bicycle, pedestrian or transit project, you may be able to get involved.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
