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Sellwood Bridge revisions could save $41 million
Revised plans for the Sellwood Bridge replacement could reduce construction costs by up to $41 million, according to a new estimate by the project's advisory committee.
ODOT plans meeting around Championship game
The Oregon Department of Transportation has scheduled a new meeting for residents in West Linn and Oregon City to discuss the two-year shutdown of the Oregon City Bridge, which begins on Jan. 15.
Highway repairs ongoing after Oregon rock slide
The Oregon Department of Transportation is still fixing up a slope on Oregon Route 99E after a heavy basalt rock slide last Wednesday closed the road to traffic in both directions south of Oregon City.
MLK viaduct project delayed by ‘surprises’
The $71.5 million project to replace the MLK Jr. Boulevard and Grand Avenue viaducts - which are essentially bridges that extend over land instead of water - began in May 2006 and should wrap up this spring.
Rock slide shuts down Oregon Route 99E
The Oregon Department of Transportation is working to shore up an unstable slope on Oregon Route 99E after a heavy basalt rock slide Wednesday closed the road to traffic in both directions south of Oregon City.
$160M highway project ready for design phase
The Oregon Department of Transportation this week completed the final environmental impact statement for the Sunrise project, which is a two-part plan to build a limited-access highway from Interstate 205 to U.S. Route 26.
ODOT awarded for partnering efforts
The Oregon Department of Transportation received a Gold Level "Making a Difference Award" from the National Partnership for Highway Quality.
Oregon agency reveals hidden landslide dangers
A new survey by the Oregon geology department revealed many potential landslide sites the city of Portland had not previously identified.
Grasses planted along Greenburg Road
A crew for SCC Earthworks is preparing to plant grasses along Greenburg Road as part of the Oregon Route 99W rehabilitation project.
Universities, agencies join to plan roads
A newly-launched transportation collaborative could lead to reduced spending, more accurate planning of roads and bike routes, and a streamlined pathway for university students to enter into careers with several agencies in Oregon.
Lawsuit prompts Portland storm-water cleanup
The Oregon Department of Transportation is cleaning storm-water runoff from its Portland-area service yards after an environmental nonprofit threatened to sue the agency over what it called "weak" management.
Rail projects score big in TIGER II grant giveaway
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and the Port of Vancouver were the two biggest grant winners in Oregon and Southwest Washington, walking away with a total of $25.7 million
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
