September 2018
UO and OSU have kicked off their 2018 football season, so plan now
to travel safe on game day. An estimated 30,000 additional vehicles converge on
I-5 and roads leading to Eugene and Corvallis when home games occur on the same
day for UO and OSU. This year, both universities have home games on September
8, September 22, and November 3. The annual Civil War football game is in
Corvallis on November 23.
Simple safety tips and reminders:
- Start putting together your traveling game plan now.
- On game day: leave early, be patient and alert so you can react to
sudden stops in traffic, quick lane changes by other vehicles, and leave plenty
of distance between you and others on the road.
- Keep current on road and travel conditions by visiting TripCheck.com,
calling 5-1-1, and listening for radio traffic-related news and updates.
- Drivers: avoid distractions and leave talking or texting on mobile
devices in the hands of your passengers.
- Buckle up every trip, every time.
- Have a sober, rested driver behind the wheel of your vehicle
before and after the game.
State, county and city police along with ODOT encourage reporting
any possible impaired or dangerous drivers by calling 9-1-1 or OSP dispatch at
800-24DRUNK (800-243-7865).
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