Oregon

Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Mon July 02, 2018

University of Oregon Demolishes Iconic Hayward Field

Crews are busy prepping the construction site of the University of Oregon track field that is already being billed as the “world's finest track and field facility.”Built in 1919 to be a football stadium, Hayward Field was named for coach Bill Hayward, known as the “grand old man,” and a coach at the University of Oregon for 44 years....

Oregon Department of Transportation - Tue June 05, 2018

Work Begins on Oregon 99

Construction began on April 23 on a $5.4 million project that will build numerous enhancements along a stretch of Oregon 99 from Talent to Ashland. The city of Talent is contributing $400,000 to the project....

Oregon Department of Transportation - Tue June 05, 2018

ODOT Begins 'Vets' Bridge Repairs

Pedestrians should watch for construction activity along the path between Roseburg High School and Gaddis Park as construction begins on the Interstate 5 “Vets” Bridge. The pedestrian path, including the walkway that spans the South Umpqua River, will remain open most of the time during the 18-month project....

ERIN ROSS The Associated Press - Wed May 16, 2018

Why Are Bridges Green? The Story Starts In Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Drive across Oregon and it's hard not to notice that many of the state's steel bridges – from the foggy coast to high desert – are the same shade of sage green....

Tue May 08, 2018

Renewable Biofuels Plant to Be Built in Lakeview, Oregon

LAKEVIEW, Ore. (AP) A company has received final approval to start building a renewable-biofuels plant in south-central Oregon. The Herald and News reports the facility in Lakeview is expected to convert forestry waste into renewable fuels for the aviation industry....

Tue May 08, 2018

ODOT Announces Region 4 Manager Gary Farnsworth

After serving 34 years as Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Region 4 Manager, Robert Bryant is stepping down and a new region manager is taking over in Central Oregon. As of June 1, former Central Oregon/Lower John Day Area Manager Gary Farnsworth will assume the role of region manager....

Tue May 08, 2018

ODOT Plans Full Road Closure to Replace Bridge

A contractor working for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be replacing the Beaver Creek Bridge, located between Vernonia and Staley Junction (U.S. 26 and OR 47). To accomplish the work, a full 24-7 closure of OR 47 is planned from July 9 to Sept....

Tue May 08, 2018

ODOT Plans Lane Closures as Paving Begins on I-205

Paving Is under way on an ODOT project to improve operations and safety on Interstate 205 between Johnson Creek Boulevard and the Glenn Jackson Bridge. Two southbound lanes of I-205 are closed and one lane open from 10 p.m....

Tue April 10, 2018

Oregon Plans to Cut Trees Due to 2015 Forest Fire

In an announcement that indicates how a natural disaster can affect roadways for years, the Oregon Department of Transportation told the public to be ready for two weeks of delays on U.S. 395 south of Canyon City for special tree-clearing work....

Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue April 10, 2018

Major Construction Projects on Horizon for Pacific Northwest

As temperatures warm and days grow drier, state and local agencies are gearing up for construction projects all over the Pacific Northwest — some still in the planning stages, others, phases in ongoing plans....