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Reports outline importance of investing in Oregon's roads and bridges
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Two new reports provide vital information about the importance of investing in Oregon's roads and bridges. The Rough Roads Ahead 2 report describes how deteriorating highways will impact Oregon’s economy, and the 2016 Pavement Conditions report lays out the current and projected conditions of the state highway system - and the consequences of not maintaining and preserving these valuable assets. Learn more online.
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Rough Roads Ahead: Pay now or pay more later
 Jobs, state production at risk
The Rough Roads Ahead 2 report (PDF) reveals that at current rates of investment, by 2036, some 370 bridges would be weight-limited to heavy trucks, forcing lengthy detours that would cost businesses time and money. These detours would also put extra pressure on local roads, increase costs for vehicle owners, and create more and unexpected congestion.
The report also estimates that we would have at least 75,000 fewer jobs by then, due to deteriorated bridges, and the state would have given up $150 billion in gross domestic product.
See a PDF of the infographic, right.
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2016 Pavement report shows value of preserving
 88 percent fair or better... for now
ODOT's current pavement budget is insufficient to preserve and maintain the 8,032 miles of state highways. Without additional investment, by 2036, nearly half of state highway pavement will be in poor condition. The 2016 Pavement Conditions report shows the importance of taking care of pavement now instead of later; for example, the typical cost to preserve pavement through resurfacing is about $200,000 for each lane mile, while reconstructing that same lane mile after it fails can reach $1.5 million.
See a PDF of a pavement infographic.
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Good pavement = good business
Oregon is a trade-dependent state, relying heavily on exports from our farms, forests and factories to create jobs. In addition, one in five jobs in Oregon is transportation- and trade-related. Visit the website for more information.
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ODOT is an EEO/AA employer. This publication is available in alternate formats upon request.
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