Tag oregon department of transportation
Long-awaited project to make Center Street Bridge earthquake-safe scheduled to start construction in 2026
Construction will start in 2026 to make Salem’s Center Street Bridge earthquake-safe after years of planning and funding changes. The project, which will happen in two phases, is estimated to be finished by 2029.
Frequently camped Market Street underpass to be blocked by fence
The Oregon Department of Transportation began installing a $75,000 fence last week to block people from camping underneath the Interstate 5 overpass at Northeast Market Street. The department said camping close to busy traffic is unsafe.
Oregon’s highway costs are disproportionately paid by truckers
Oregon's highway costs are supposed to be allocated equitably between truckers and cars. It’s not happening.