COVID-19 and ODOT

ODOT is following the direction of the Governor's Office to help slow and prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. For information about the statewide response, visit the Governor's COVID-19 web page.

Services Available

ODOT offices including DMV offices are serving customers by phone, online, or by appointment. Click on one of the sections below for more information.

Contracting

Existing ODOT A&E and construction contracts are continuing to move forward. We know that COVID-19 could potentially affect existing and future A&E and construction contracts. We also know these impacts are impossible to predict and could vary widely. Visit our Construction page for more information.

3930 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem OR 97302 is a locked secured building. If you need to submit a paper bid the bid box has been relocated to the building vestibule. You will need to continue to follow the same instructions for date/time stamping your bid. There is a phone located in the vestibule so you will be able to contact our admin team should you need assistance. Just prior to bid opening, we will open the door and escort you into the lobby for the reading of bid results.

DMV

Learn more about how DMV services are impacted by COVID on our information page.

DMV offices are open by appointment. You can now make an appointment online and choose a time and location that works best for you.

You can get most of your DMV business done online at DMV2U, like renewing your vehicle registration, updating your address, requesting a replacement license and more.

For some services, like vehicle title and registration, you can mail in your transaction. DMV has instruction sheets for common title transactions and an online fee calculator to help you.

On May 6, 2021, Governor Kate Brown signed into law House Bill 2137, which creates a moratorium on citations for expired driver licenses, permits, vehicle registration and disabled parking placards. The new law only applies to expiration dates of less than six months from the date of the violation. Beginning May 5, individuals may be eligible to renew their license or ID card online at DMV2U. Renewing your vehicle registration is available at DMV2U for eligible vehicles today. Read a public notice about the grace period.

Insurance industry guidance (from the state Insurance Division)

Highways and Rest Areas

Traffic counts and reports are available weekly.
Visit TripCheck.com for the latest road conditions.
Most rest areas are open.

Hiring

ODOT is following the direction of the Governor's Office to help slow and prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are recruiting for agency critical positions at this time using virtual tools and processes such as video and phone interviewing to support social or physical distancing. We are also continuing to evaluate the situation and may extend or place recruitments on hold as appropriate. Current applicants for affected positions will be notified. For information about the statewide response, visit the Governor's COVID-19 web page.

Public Transportation

Information for public transit providers

Many local transit providers are adjusting service. Contact your local provider for information.

Reduced service on Amtrak Cascades and POINT bus.

Trucking

Commerce and Compliance (Motor Carrier) offices are doing business by appointment only or through Oregon Trucking Online. Visit our Trucking Related COVID-19 Information for updates.

Public Meetings

In response to Governor Kate Brown’s directive to "Stay Home, Save Lives," all ODOT-related meetings are being held via teleconference or are being rescheduled. Contact our staff for more information. Visit our online open house site to provide feedback on various projects.