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Inspections begin on Hood River Interstate Bridge
Don’t be alarmed if you see people dangling from the Hood River Interstate Bridge this month. Beginning today, Burgess & Niple engineers will conduct a fracture/critical and in-depth inspection of […]
Contractors want roads, not trains
Contractors are criticizing a decision to spend savings from Oregon's federal stimulus projects to buy passenger trains. Money saved on road projects should be pumped back into road projects, four contractor groups wrote in a letter to the Oregon Transportation Commission.
Oregon City business owners concerned about bridge closure
Business owners in Oregon City are still fuming over the Oregon Department of Transportation鈥檚 plans to shut down and repair the historic Oregon City Arch Bridge for two years. Owners acknowledge that the bridge needs work. But they鈥檙e concerned their businesses will suffer greatly when one of the city鈥檚 two major routes to the Portland area is closed temporarily.
Railroads could hold up high-speed trains
A federal grant could speed passenger trains in Oregon. But not everyone is on board yet. The Oregon Department of Transportation asked for $2.1 billion for rail improvements that promise to cut travel time between Portland and Eugene, but trains won鈥檛 go anywhere without an agreement from the railway owners and users.
Columbia River Crossing one step closer to reality
The Columbia River Crossing crept $30 million closer to reality Wednesday, when the Oregon Transportation Commission approved Oregon鈥檚 share of money to pay for an environmental impact study for the project.
Thirty million and counting for Columbia River bridge
The Columbia River Crossing crept $30 million closer to reality today when the Oregon Transportation Commission approved Oregon's share of money to pay for an environmental impact study for the project.
City may pave way to better roads
Many of Portland鈥檚 streets are crumbling, and are pockmarked by divots and potholes. The city knows this, and is warming to a new paving technique that may help its roads last longer. But it remains to be seen how well 鈥渨arm-mix鈥� paving will hold up, and whether it鈥檚 worth a slightly higher cost.
Tax this …
Richard Gilbert has come up with an interesting alternative to Oregon’s plan to use GPS technology to charge drivers for the number of miles they travel in the state. Though […]
Tax this …
Richard Gilbert has come up with an interesting alternative to Oregon’s plan to use GPS technology to charge drivers for the number of miles they travel in the state. Though […]
Stimulus money will pay for McMinnville street upgrades
Ground will be broken this month on a federal stimulus project to bring McMinnville streets up to Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Baker Rock Resources of McMinnville was recently awarded […]
Sparks fly on construction work
An ironworker with Bar M Steel of Sandy, cuts rebar for a column as part of phase two of the viaduct replacement project in Southeast Portland. The Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Grand Avenue viaducts, which carry an average of 60,000 vehicles per day, will be realigned and replaced.
Firm works to earn profit on bridge project
CP Construction is preparing to undertake the most expensive bridge project in its seven-year history. But owner Todd Carson knows that the company based in Oakland, north of Roseburg, will be challenged to make money on the deal.
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
