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Shifting bridge parts raise flag for ODOT
Bridge construction for the U.S. 20 Pioneer Mountain to Eddyville project is on hold as engineers try to determine why columns at two bridge locations tilted out-of-plumb.
ODOT project misses minority goals
Bids on a project to repair the roof on Portland's Union Station did not meet the minimum minority participation goals set by the Oregon Department of Transportation. ODOT's requirements are stricter than those of other public agencies, but minority contractors say the goals are attainable.
Portland Union Station renovation begins in June
The project to repair Portland's Union Station starts in June and should last nine months. It features major repairs to the characteristic red roof, as well as seismic upgrades to roof and wall structures, repairs and installations of new skylights and windows, work to refurnish doors and application of new paint. Work involves lead and asbestos abatement.
Oregon outlines goals in hopes of rail funding
The Oregon Department of Transportation's goals for high-speed rail service between Portland and Eugene will get a public airing at open houses starting next month.
Studded tire ban pushed by Oregon activist
A ban on studded tires, legislation that has been proposed for decades, is now being pushed for a ballot initiative by citizen activist Jeff Bernards. Studded tires cause more than $40 million of damage annually on roads across Oregon, and some say the tires are often unsafe.
Roof on historic barn to be replaced
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a contractor to replace the roof of the Pet French Round Barn in southeastern Oregon. Built in the 1800s, the barn is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Minority contracting clarification confuses some
Changes this month to the way the Oregon Department of Transportation counts minority participation on projects made contractors take notice. But an effort by the state's business development office to explain the changes has instead created more confusion for contractors.
BETC reform alters solar plans
Changes to the Business Energy Tax Credit to rein in its use for large-scale wind projects are having similar effects on the Oregon Department of Transportation's solar highway projects.
Rule change hits state contractors
A rule change has made it harder for contractors to meet participation goals for minorities and women on state projects. Starting this month, Oregon Department of Transportation projects have tighter requirements for disadvantaged business enterprise, or DBE, contractors.
New trains to ensure Oregon Amtrak service
The Oregon Department of Transportation is in the process of buying two new train sets to ensure that service between Portland and the Willamette Valley continues. The state doesn't own any of its own trains, and Washington state has other plans for its trains, two of which presently run on the Amtrak Cascades route between Seattle and Eugene.
$65M makeover planned for ODOT headquarters
The state Legislature on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 5563, which allocates $65 million for a renovation of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s headquarters building near the Capitol Mall in Salem. […]
Intelligent Transportation Systems seek funding
Portland's various transit agencies have been installing more technologies that can reduce congestion as well as greenhouse gas emissions by keeping traffic moving.
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
