Portland drivers this fall will face one of the most disruptive freeway closures in years — here’s what to expect

Deep ruts, cracks and potholes on the elevated structure south of the Moda Center have made routine patching insufficient.
KGW8

As ODOT begins nearly 500 layoffs, Gov. Kotek previews the price of failure on funding package

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Transportation will shed nearly 500 workers in its first round of layoffs after state lawmakers failed to pass a key funding bill before closing the 2025 ...
Axios on MSN

Oregon gas tax loss deepens transportation funding worries

Oregon lawmakers are expected to take yet another stab at tackling transportation funding next year after voters ...

I-5 Bridge project clears another hurdle as leaders approve $5.7B funding plan

A virtual meeting in which the vote is expected is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26 at 8 a.m. and can be watched on ODOT'S ...
KOIN on MSN

Measure to increase Oregon’s gas tax, fund ODOT fails, AP says

During Oregon’s May 19 primary election, Oregon voters will decide whether to increase the gas tax under Measure 120.
KOIN 6

Hundreds of layoffs loom at ODOT due to funding impasse

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Department of Transportation is facing layoffs after the state legislature wrapped up its session last week without approving millions more for the department.
Yahoo

ODOT laying off more than 30 workers in NE Oregon

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Statewide, the Oregon Department of Transportation is laying off 483 workers, closing numerous shops Almost three dozen employees ...
Statesman Journal

Oregon Republicans push to use emergency funding for ODOT maintenance

Some Oregon Republicans say emergency funds should be used to prevent potential cuts to winter road maintenance funding as the Oregon Department of Transportation risks losing out on it because of a ...
katu

Oregon faces urgent need to address ODOT budget crisis amid wildfire threats

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The threat of wildfires in Oregon continues to impact communities across the state. According to a state dashboard, 50 fires are burning in Oregon as of Tuesday. With wildfire ...
Statesman Journal

Oregon to lay off 11% of ODOT staff and close nearly 14% of maintenance stations

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced layoffs of 483 Oregon Department of Transportation employees, with more expected in 2026. The layoffs are due to the failure of a transportation funding package in the ...
KTVZ

ODOT Director Kris Strickler to step down Jan. 2; Oregon parks leader to serve as interim successor

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ -- Oregon Department of Transporations Director Kris Strickler, the second-longest serving director in agency history, today announced he will step down on Jan. 2, 2026, after more ...
Fox 12 Oregon

ODOT faces layoffs, massive cuts after Oregon transportation bill fails

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - After the Oregon Legislature ended its session Friday without passing a major transportation bill, the Oregon Department of Transportation said it will begin the process to lay off ...