JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. — There could soon be a change to the wide open range of eastern Oregon. Earlier this month, five semi’s on Highway 97 plowed into a herd of cattle, killing 44 of them. Jefferson County Commissioners are considering a reduction in the amount of open range in the county. O-DOT reports says … Continue reading »
Metro Planning Organization Proposed
MEDFORD, Ore. – Jackson County Commissioners are facing a deadline next March to form a new planning organization, if the county wants to continue receiving federal highway dollars; that was the message Tuesday morning from ODOT Planning and Program Manager Michael Baker. Baker says newly released census data shows that the area between Grants Pass … Continue reading »
Public Comment Open For Corridor Project
MEDFORD, Ore. — A multi-million dollar project is hoping to relieve congestion and increase safety along Highway 62. The project is proposing a couple of changes from exit 30 to east Dutton Road. The Oregon Department of Transportation has been working on the design phase since 2004 and now they need your input. A 45 … Continue reading »
O-DOT Federal Funding For Road Projects
The Department of Transportation is getting help funding upcoming road projects. The federal government is giving Oregon more than $28 million. The money will go to help complete road work and bus-related projects. Four covered bridges in Lane County and one in Jackson County will get money to replace roofs and structural components. $2 million … Continue reading »
Oregon Monitors Truck Drivers
By Rob Scott WHITE CITY, Ore. — Commercial truck drivers can spend several hours a day on the roads and officials are making sure those drivers are following rule to keep roads safe. For truck drivers, the open road is their office. For driver Pat Williams, every milepost has a dollar sign. “I get 38 … Continue reading »
Highway 62 Project Open To Comment
by Rob Scott
Published September 17, 2012
MEDFORD, Ore. — A public comment period is underway for those who want their opinions heard with the new Highway 62 corridor proposal. There are several routes proposed and the Oregon Department of Transportation told NewsWatch12 the changes will increase safety while decreasing congestion. The public can mail or e-mail their comments to O-DOT or … Continue reading »
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