Local governments across Oregon report they’re struggling to keep up with maintenance of existing roads and transportation infrastructure.
Tag: TRANSPORTATION
Replacing I-5 bridge will aid drivers, displace some homeowners in Oregon, Washington
Several design options are still under consideration for the I-5 bridge replacement project, which is expected to cost roughly $6 billion.
Feds sending Oregon almost $43 million for roads damaged by winter storms, floods
Oregon’s award was one of the largest in the country. It will reimburse the state for repairing damage caused by winter storms, atmospheric rivers and thunderstorms since 2019.
Speed limit on stretch of SE Commercial reduced to 35 mph
The speed limit on Southeast Commercial Street between Southeast Browning Avenue and Southeast Barnes Avenue will be reduced from 40 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour starting Sept. 9. The city of Salem said the reduction comes after community feedback and data showed that stretch of road is dangerous.
As traffic fatalities climb in Salem, new draft plan highlights public safety concerns
Two years in the making, a new transportation safety plan for the Salem area draws on recent crash data and community experiences to suggest road safety improvements.
Oregon lawmakers begin work on transportation package focused on maintaining roads
Oregon lawmakers are planning the next likely multi-billion transportation package, focused on maintaining existing roads.
Transit advocates again push for commuter rail between Beaverton and Salem
Salem legislators and Cherriots leaders hope to secure $500,000 for a study on expanding the WES Commuter Rail line from Wilsonville to Salem.
River Road reopened after rockslide
One lane of traffic on South River Road reopened the morning of Thursday, Feb. 1, and the road is expected to fully open in the afternoon. Crews spent the week evaluating and removing debris from a Sunday rock slide.
Feds pledge $600M for new I-5 bridge linking Washington and Oregon
I-5 bridges spanning the Columbia River are at risk of failure in an earthquake. The grant is the first significant commitment of federal dollars for the replacement project, which has been under discussion for over two decades.
Electric truck charging depot planned for Salem
A California company aims to build a corridor of charging stations along Interstate 5 to power electric trucks and help the industry shift toward zero emissions. Their plans include a Salem facility expected to open in 2025.
