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  • Truck climbing lane to improve safety and efficiency on I-5
    SextonMt15climblane2013.gifSome of the steepest grades on the interstate highway system are located on Interstate 5 in southern Oregon. Although most freeway climbs are built on grades of 5.0 percent or less, northbound I-5 traffic must climb a 6.13 percent grade to reach Sexton Mountain pass. Northbound trucks frequently slow to less than 30 mph, and the difference in speed between these trucks and other vehicles on I-5 can be hazardous. To address these problems, ODOT will build a 2.8 mile long climbing lane from the Hugo interchange, at the base of Sexton Mountain, to the top of the pass, among other improvements. Read more about the project.
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  • Map lists highway construction projects
    ​With more than 100 projects scheduled for this construction season, Oregon highways will be busy with work this summer. Know before you go! Pick up a copy of the 2013 ODOT Summer Construction Map at ODOT offices, DMV field offices, ports of entry and many travel-related businesses; or download a copy (pdf).
  • Celebrating 100 years of service to Oregon

    ​Employees1932.gifThis year, Oregon is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Oregon Department of Transportation, which began life as the “Oregon Highway Department” in 1913. From 1917 to 1923, Herbert Nunn served as Oregon’s state highway engineer, providing much-needed leadership for the fledgling Oregon Highway Department. Read more about impressive eras of transportation progress; innovators, their creations, and the Oregonians who supported them; and noteworthy achievements that have helped shape Oregon’s highly valued way of life.

     

     

     
  • Popular seasonal highway opens

    The McKenzie Pass Highway (Oregon 242) in the central Oregon Cascades opened to all traffic June 16. ODOT closes the highway seasonally. Motorists driving on this beautiful, but curvy road need to be aware of bicyclists and pedestrians on the roadway. Vehicles longer than 35 feet are prohibited from using the highway.
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