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ODOT releases 2024 Bridge Condition Report

A significant portion of state-owned bridges are still in fair condition due to regular maintenance. However, much like maintaining a car, continuing to make expensive repairs on bridges nearing the end of their lifespan becomes less cost effective and practical.

Prepare for winter travel conditions throughout Oregon

This round of winter weather is likely to affect even low elevations inland and along the coast. Travelers should expect more snow at higher elevations across Oregon into the weekend.

Five miles of I-84 will close 11 p.m. Saturday to noon Sunday for graffiti and litter removal

Five miles of Interstate 84 will close in both directions to rail and highway traffic overnight from 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13 to noon Sunday, July 14 for graffiti cleaning and trash removal between I-5 and I-205.

Sections of Banfield Freeway (I84) and Marquam bridge to close July 13

A five-mile stretch of Interstate 84 will be closed in both directions to rail and highway traffic overnight from 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13 to noon Sunday, July 14 for graffiti cleaning and trash removal between I-5 and I-205.

Four miles of Interstate 5 will close in both directions this weekend, June 28-July 1

Four miles of Interstate 5 in Southwest Portland will close in all directions this weekend

Freshly paved McKenzie Pass opening by July 4

Construction crews are hard at work on the east side of McKenzie Pass and plan to have the highway above the gate paved and open by the morning of July 4

Legislators to hold Transportation Outreach Tour

Members of the joint committee will engage with local communities about the structural challenges facing the statewide transportation system

Oregonians have just one year left to get Real-ID compliant

If you don't have Real ID yet, you should consider adding it to your license or ID card at Oregon DMV

ODOT advisory committee meetings for May

Several advisory committees holding public meetings in May are listed below

Sunday, March 31 is the deadline to remove studded tires

According to a press release form the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), studded tires must be removed by Sunday, March 31. No extension of the studded tire season is expected.  "We encourage everyone to take off their studded tires before March 31, especially if you won't be driving in the mountains," advised Galen McGill, State Maintenance and Operations Engineer.

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