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Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
The Oregon Transportation Commission approved a $5.87 billion budget request for the Oregon Department of Transportation for 2027-29, reflecting ongoing budget cuts.
Metro reallocates funds to advance I-5 Rose Quarter work
The Metro Council has amended the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan to reallocate funds following the rescindment of substantial federal grant funding.
Kiewit faces scrutiny over Abernethy Bridge safety, delays
The Oregon Department of Transportation last week cited serious safety incidents, significant cost overruns, and construction delays in the effort to seismically strengthen the Abernethy Bridge, which carries Interstate 205 over the Willamette River.
Tolling discussion advances for new Interstate Bridge
Officials in Oregon and Washington are considering four scenarios of how much would be charged and when to generate approximately $1.5 billion for the bridge replacement project.
Oregon boosts STIP funding for Interstate Bridge to $5.7 billion
The Oregon Transportation Commission recently approved a $3.6 billion increase in Statewide Transportation Improvement Program funding for the Interstate Bridge replacement project.
Oregon policy group blasts Interstate Bridge cost secrecy
State transportation commissioners on Thursday slammed Interstate Bridge replacement program leaders for failing to disclose cost estimates jumping as high as $17.7 billion.
OTC advances I-5 Rose Quarter project despite funding gap
The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday approved moving the project to its next phase and directed ODOT to work with stakeholders.
Metro adds $1.9 billion of I-5 bridge projects to MTIP
The Metro Council voted to approve adding three projects tied to the Interstate Bridge replacement project to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.
I-5 Rose Quarter work to start despite lost federal funds
ODOT will start the $75 million initial phase of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project in August despite losing $412.5 million in federal funds.
$412 million allocated for transportation projects
The Oregon Transportation Commission on Wednesday approved the use of flexible funding via the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Delay hits I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project
The Federal Highway Administration recently rescinded a finding of 鈥渘o significant impact鈥� for the project.
Questions about I-5 Rose Quarter improvements linger
While the $1.2 billion project continues to draw criticism, the Oregon Department of Transportation is sticking to its plan.
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
