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ODOT Issues Winter Driving Warning

"A winter storm is expected in the Columbia River Gorge, mountain passes, and possibly Portland area this week

Winter storms not done with Oregon yet as wind, ice and snow continue

Hazardous winter driving weather is far from done in Oregon as freezing rain, heavy snow and high winds continued in several area of the state. The expected Wednesday thaw never quite materialized as roads in western Oregon remained slick in many areas. Ice covered trees and branches brought down power lines while highway crews continued their battle with the elements. The National Weather Service forecast for Thursday and Friday call for continued freezing rain in the Coast Range, the Columbia River Gorge, Portland area and the Cascades.

ODOT travel advisories

Winter is hitting Oregon hard this week with snow, high winds and cold in many parts of the state. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sees the first severe storms of the season with blizzard conditions including near zero visibility starting today. Last night I-84 in eastern Oregon saw multiple closures for crashes and spun-out vehicles that struggled to gain traction on snowy roads. U.S 97 is snow covered from Redmond south to the border with California and blizzard conditions are due to hit the corridor south of Bend.

Crews will close one lane of OR 18 for tree removal

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced temporary road closure/delays. "Expect one lane of OR 18 from milepost 9 to 19 along the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Park to be closed for tree removal starting Monday, Dec. 4.  The work will be done from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The work is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 14. Work is weather dependent. Travelers can expect 20-minute delays on this section of OR 18. Flaggers will be in place with the use of a pilot car to guide motorists around the work crews. The work zone will be spread over 10 miles.

ODOT announces cutbacks to winter road clearing

The Oregon Department of Transportations (ODOT) has issued an advisory for this upcoming winter driving season. "This year, with costs increasing, and fuels tax revenues...

ODOT to close Old McKenzie Pass west side for winter season

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) today announced they are starting to close the Old McKenzie Pass Highway, OR 242, for the winter season. They...

Highway 101 hole prompts ODOT to call in geologists

Oregon Department of Transportation officials have called in geologists Thursday to take core samples of a hole on southbound Highway 101 in Otis.

New DMV fees take effect Jan. 1, 2020

New Oregon vehicle registration, title and trip permit fees will take effect Jan. 1, 2020, as part of "Keep Oregon Moving," the biggest transportation investment in state history.

Night work to begin Tuesday on Schooner Creek Bridge

Lanes will be closed and traffic flagged through the work zone. Travelers should expect minor delays between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. at the southern entrance to Lincoln City.

D River Bridge work mishap warrants temporary traffic radar system

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials are working on the installation of two new temporary radar detectors at the D River Wayside and Highway 101 intersection to fix a problem caused by an underground traffic wire that was damaged during the ongoing D River Bridge improvements.

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