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Road funding takes hit from drop in driving due to stay-at-home orders
The longer motorists remain off the roads, the harder it will be for states to afford repairs in the months and years ahead.
Oregon transportation needs to continue to grow
The 2017 Oregon Legislature pumped $5.3 billion into the state's highway system over the next decade 鈥� the largest transportation package in decades.
Public input sought on Multnomah County’s plan for road work
Multnomah County is asking for public input on updates to its 20-year plan for road improvements.
Contractors at a crossroads
Distracted driving laws, other possible solutions are being discussed to ensure construction workers鈥� safety on roadways.
Road work on Sellwood Bridge Thursday postponed due to weather
If your morning commute includes the Sellwood Bridge, you might want to plan for a detour on Thursday.
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.
Public Open House: Bethany Boulevard overpass project
The open house organizers in Washington County must be busy this week. The county's holding an open house for the Southwest Scholls Ferry Road bridge replacement in Beaverton this evening, and tomorrow it will hold another open house for the bigger Northwest Bethany Boulevard overpass project.
Grimm news for Troutdale bridge
The Oregon Department of Transportation announced yesterday that starting at 3 p.m. today, the historic Columbia River highway over the Sandy River will be closed on the count of witches and werewolves. The new NBC series Grimm, based off of the classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, will be shooting at that location for 12 hours today.
Moody Avenue reconstruction planned to be mostly finished by fall
When work on Southwest Moody Avenue is done, the road will be higher in the middle and have an at-grade crossing with light-rail tracks as they approach a new transit bridge nearby. The road also will include three traffic lanes and bike and pedestrian facilities.
Construction for Seattle floating bridge hits milestone
Crews in Aberdeen, Wash., on Friday completed part of a $4.65 billion project to revamp part of State Route 520, which includes replacement of a floating bridge over Lake Washington.
Photos: Raimore Construction works on Southwest Moody Avenue project
Employees of minority-owned Raimore Construction work at the site for the Southwest Moody Avenue project.
Photos: Repaving on Northeast Glisan Street
Portland Bureau of Transportation crew repave a section of Northeast Glisan Street between Northeast 131st and 162nd avenues on Tuesday.
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
