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 === 2024 ===
 ==== February ====
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=obnoxious}}{{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/02/11/design-selected-for-major-highway-22-interchange-between-salem-and-oregon-coast/72512450007/<<<SPACE>>>Design Selected for Major Interchange Between Salem and Oregon Coast]'''
+; {{NewsIcon|icon=obnoxious}}{{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/02/11/design-selected-for-major-highway-22-interchange-between-salem-and-oregon-coast/72512450007/ Design Selected for Major Interchange Between Salem and Oregon Coast]'''
 : ''(2/11/2024 <!--4:03 AM--> — Salem Statesman Journal — Salem)''
 : The Oregon Department of Transportation has selected as its preferred option a redesigned intersection of Highways 22 and 51 four miles west of Salem and on the way to the Oregon Coast that includes an overpass, roundabouts and access roads.

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 === 2024 ===
 ==== January ====
 ; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.salemreporter.com/2024/01/28/slide-closes-south-river-road-traffic-blocked-until-at-least-monday/ Slide closes South River Road, traffic blocked until at least Monday]'''

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 == Articles ==
 === 2024 ===
 ==== January ====

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 : ''(12/12/2023 — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''
 : A new law in Oregon will let drivers pass a slow-moving cyclist in a no-passing zone. Starting Jan. 1, vehicles traveling at less than half the speed limit will be considered road obstructions.
 === 2022 ===
 ==== September ====
 ; '''[https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2022/09/judge-rules-odot-failed-to-comply-with-public-records-request.html Judge rules ODOT failed to comply with public records request]'''
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 : ''(9/12/2022 — Central Oregon Daily — Bend)''
 : A second incident command was established at Mt. Bachelor over the weekend to manage the east side of the Cedar Creek Fire. One of many strategies being considered is using the Cascade Lakes Highway as a fuel break to prevent the fire from running east toward La Pine. Preparing the highway to function as a fuel break means the corridor will look very different whether fire reaches it or not.
 ; {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} {{NewsIcon|icon=fire}} '''[https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2022/09/08/planned-2-week-closure-of-u-s-highway-20-near-sweet-home-delayed-at-least-2-days-due-to-wildfire-risk/ Nearly 2-week closure of U.S. Highway 20 east of Sweet Home begins amid Hwy. 58 closure due to Cedar Creek Fire]'''
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 : ''(8/5/2022 — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''
 : [Meeky] Blizzard had become the leading face of political opposition to a proposed freeway that would have run along the fringes of Washington County’s suburban fringe. Known as the Westside Bypass, the 20-mile freeway was ardently sought by the county’s business and political leaders. But their freeway-building vision clashed with Oregon’s pioneering new growth management system — those rules about where and how land could be developed.

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 == Key ==
-<p align="center">{{NewsIcon|icon=project}} = Project information | {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} = Road closure information | {{NewsIcon|icon=fire}} = Fire information | {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} = Hazard information | {{NewsIcon|icon=history}} = Historical information | {{NewsIcon|icon=audiopodcast}} = Audio version/podcast episode available | {{NewsIcon|icon=video}} = Video | {{NewsIcon|icon=paywall}} = Paywall | {{NewsIcon|icon=obnoxious}} = Obnoxious paywall | {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} = Other webpage annoyances | {{NewsIcon|icon=dead}} = Dead link</p>
+<p align="center">{{NewsIcon|icon=project}} = Project information | {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} = Road closure information | {{NewsIcon|icon=fire}} = Fire information | {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} = Hazard information | {{NewsIcon|icon=history}} = Historical information | {{NewsIcon|icon=national}} = National road news | {{NewsIcon|icon=world}} = World road news | {{NewsIcon|icon=audiopodcast}} = Audio version/podcast episode available | {{NewsIcon|icon=video}} = Video | {{NewsIcon|icon=paywall}} = Paywall | {{NewsIcon|icon=obnoxious}} = Obnoxious paywall | {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} = Other webpage annoyances | {{NewsIcon|icon=dead}} = Dead link</p>
 == Articles ==

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 === 2022 ===
 ; '''[https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2022/09/judge-rules-odot-failed-to-comply-with-public-records-request.html Judge rules ODOT failed to comply with public records request]'''
 : ''(9/27/2022 — The Oregonian — Portland, OR)''
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 : The nearly two-week construction and landslide repair closure of U.S. Highway 20 east of Sweet Home began Sunday, delayed by two days for traveler safety due to critical fire conditions. The closure originally was scheduled to begin Friday. ODOT urges travelers to visit TripCheck.com for the most current information.
 ; '''[https://www.opb.org/article/2022/08/31/animal-crossings-over-and-under-highways-can-save-big-dollars-not-just-lives-says-new-study/ Animal crossings over and under highways can save big dollars — not just lives — says new study]'''
 : ''(8/31/2022 <!--2:15 PM PDT--> — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''

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 ; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://kval.com/news/local/a-new-traffic-light-is-being-installed-on-coburg-road-in-eugene Another traffic light is being installed on Coburg Road in Eugene]'''
-: ''(9/22/2022 — KVAL 13 News — Eugene, OR)''
+: ''(9/22/2022 <!--3:47 PM PDT--> — KVAL 13 News — Eugene, OR)''
 : In the next couple of months, you'll have another stop along Coburg Road in Eugene as a new traffic light is currently being installed. A planned development on the corner of Elysium Avenue and Coburg Road is the reason behind the new light. Neighbors have mixed reactions on what it will mean for traffic in the area.
 ; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.columbian.com/news/2022/sep/22/c-tran-ceo-donaghy-airs-i-5-bridge-replacement-plan-worries/ C-Tran CEO Donaghy airs I-5 Bridge replacement plan worries]'''
-: ''(9/22/2022 — The Columbian — Vancouver, WA)''
+: ''(9/22/2022 <!--6:03 AM PDT--> — The Columbian — Vancouver, WA)''
 : C-Tran’s CEO Shawn Donaghy recently raised concerns about a breakdown in communication between the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and C-Tran. Donaghy, who spoke for roughly 25 minutes during the Sept. 13 C-Tran Board of Directors meeting, also raised concerns and frustrations about whether a proposed light rail station in Vancouver would be elevated, light rail activists within the bridge replacement team and where trains will be stored.
 ; {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://katu.com/news/local/i-84-closures-coming-this-weekend-tri-met-working-on-a-new-bridge-portland-oregon-katu-light-rail I-84 closures coming this weekend; Tri-met working on a new bridge]'''
-: ''(9/21/2022 — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
+: ''(9/21/2022 <!--6:14 PM PDT--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
 : A KATU traffic alert,in two days both directions of I-84 will shut down near the I-205 interchange. The closure will last the entire weekend, starting at 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 23. I-84 should reopen by 4:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25. This is all for work on a new light rail bridge over the freeway. Drivers will need to find an alternate route during the closure.
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://discordapp.com/channels/977718636674437192/1021298116785340456/1022216461739118642 Highway Boondoggles, Part VII: Oregon’s Abernethy Insanity]'''
+; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.wweek.com/news/2022/09/21/the-state-highway-department-withheld-information-about-the-billion-dollar-rose-quarter-project/ The State Highway Department Withheld Information About the Billion-Dollar Rose Quarter Project]'''
-: ''(9/21/2022 — StreetsBlog USA)''
+: ''(9/21/2022 <!--5:59 AM PDT--> — Willamette Week — Portland)''
 : Every day, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation, more than 100,000 vehicles travel the seven-mile stretch of Interstate 205 between Stafford Road and Oregon Route 213 in Oregon City — the often congested last remaining four-lane section of I-205. As part of its “I-205 Improvements Project,” the agency’s solution is to add a third lane in each direction on I-205 between Stafford Road and OR 99E, as well as a northbound entrance-to-exit lane (or “auxiliary lane”) between OR 99E and OR 213.
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.wweek.com/news/2022/09/21/the-state-highway-department-withheld-information-about-the-billion-dollar-rose-quarter-project/ The State Highway Department Withheld Information About the Billion-Dollar Rose Quarter Project]'''
+; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.kezi.com/news/odot-enters-design-phase-of-new-bridge-over-willamette-river-near-green-acres-road/article_136867e6-3968-11ed-98c4-e743d1969351.html ODOT enters design phase of new bridge over Willamette River near Green Acres Road]'''
-: ''(9/21/2022 — Willamette Week — Portland)''
+: ''(9/20/2022 <!--9:44 PM PDT--> — KEZI-TV ABC 9 — Eugene)''
-: A long-running disagreement over public information concerning a proposed $1 billion highway project is set for trial in Marion County Circuit Court next week. At issue is a seemingly straightforward question: What does the public think of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s plan to widen Interstate 5 at the Rose Quarter?
+: The Oregon Department of Transportation has officially entered the design phase for a new bridge that runs over the Willamette River. Earlier this year, organizers ran into issues raising money to get the project started. Despite the fact they are still working to find the money to begin construction, they now have enough to dive deeper into the design phase.
 ; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://bikeportland.org/2022/09/20/i-5-rose-quarter-update-odots-survey-tubman-relocation-and-more-363813 I-5 Rose Quarter update: ODOT’s survey, Tubman relocation, and more]'''
-: ''(9/20/2022 — BikePortland — Portland)''
+: ''(9/20/2022 <!--3:47 PM PDT--> — BikePortland — Portland)''
 : Now that the City of Portland and the Albina Vision Trust have both signed onto Oregon Department of Transportation plans to expand I-5 at the Rose Quarter it may seem like smooth sailing for the controversial project. And if Governor Kate Brown gets her wish, pro-freeway candidate Lee Beyer will be the next member of the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC), which would give the project even more institutional support within the state legislature.
 ; '''[https://www.wweek.com/news/2022/09/20/environmentalists-want-gov-kate-brown-to-rescind-appointment-to-transportation-commission/ Environmentalists Want Gov. Kate Brown to Rescind Appointment to Transportation Commission]'''
-: ''(9/20/2022 — Willamette Week — Portland)''
+: ''(9/20/2022 <!--10:25 AM PDT--> — Willamette Week — Portland)''
 : On Aug. 31, Gov. Kate Brown announced she’d nominated 114 people to state boards and commissions. One of those picks is receiving significant blowback: Brown’s selection of outgoing state Sen. Lee Beyer (D-Springfield) to serve on the Oregon Transportation Commission. Eleven environmental groups—including 1000 Friends of Oregon, the Street Trust and Oregon Walks—penned a Sept. 13 letter to Brown objecting to Beyer’s nomination.
 ; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.columbian.com/news/2022/sep/18/why-alternative-interstate-5-bridge-replacement-ideas-wont-work/ Why alternative Interstate 5 Bridge replacement ideas won’t work]'''
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 : ''(9/8/2022 — KTVZ NewsChannel 21 — Bend)''
 : The nearly two-week construction and landslide repair closure of U.S. Highway 20 east of Sweet Home began Sunday, delayed by two days for traveler safety due to critical fire conditions. The closure originally was scheduled to begin Friday. ODOT urges travelers to visit TripCheck.com for the most current information.
 ; '''[https://www.opb.org/article/2022/08/31/animal-crossings-over-and-under-highways-can-save-big-dollars-not-just-lives-says-new-study/ Animal crossings over and under highways can save big dollars — not just lives — says new study]'''
-: ''(8/31/2022 — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''
+: ''(8/31/2022 <!--2:15 PM PDT--> — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''
 : Collisions between vehicles and large animals, like deer, are not only scary. The medical, car repair and cleanup costs really add up. That is according to a new study out of Washington State University that supports the case for building more wildlife crossings on highways. The Oregon and Washington transportation departments are adding wildlife overpasses, underpasses and related fencing bit by bit, as scarce funding allows.
 ; {{NewsIcon|icon=history}} {{NewsIcon|icon=podcast}} '''[https://www.opb.org/article/2022/08/05/oregon-growth-management-system-westside-bypass-washington-county/ How freeway builders collided with Oregon’s growth management system]'''
 : ''(8/5/2022 — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''
 : [Meeky] Blizzard had become the leading face of political opposition to a proposed freeway that would have run along the fringes of Washington County’s suburban fringe. Known as the Westside Bypass, the 20-mile freeway was ardently sought by the county’s business and political leaders. But their freeway-building vision clashed with Oregon’s pioneering new growth management system — those rules about where and how land could be developed.