 Crews had to stop traffic, remove signs and much more for this load and others like it heading to central Oregon
Windmills will generate clean energy – when blades arrive!
It was a bit like threading a needle – only some of the needles were nearly a football field long.
In the last two months, several wind turbine blades, from 219’ – 275’ in length, had to get to Wasco, about 10 miles south of Biggs Junction on the Columbia River. The “eye” they had to move through included Interstate 84, U.S. 97, and Oregon Route 206. Read about the attention to detail and teamwork it takes to move an oversized load safely.
After years of trying, a Eugene neighborhood gets safe routes to school
Patrick Waters and his wife bought a house they wanted to make their permanent home. Schools were nearby, the neighborhood was cozy and the potential seemed unlimited.
Then he tried walking his first-grader to Cesar Chavez Elementary.
“Literally from day one I thought, ‘Oh my word, this is dangerous.’” Learn more about the family's efforts and the end result: a safe route to school in west Eugene.
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A container terminal in Coos Bay? It could happen
Recently, the Port of Coos Bay announced plans to build a full-scale container terminal, potentially bringing in up to one million forty-foot boxes every year. The port has been preparing for an economic boost like this for years, by successfully applying for and receiving critical funds, such as those from the Connect Oregon multimodal program. Get the scoop in this story about our partners on the southern coast. Supporting multiple ways of transporting goods in and around the state is part of the modern transportation system we envision, described here in our 2021-2023 Strategic Action Plan.
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Dig a little deeper into Oregon transportation...
- The Governor's blog is featuring our Whiskey Creek culvert project in eastern Oregon, which is creating a safe passage for fish and reducing flooding for travelers. We love a win-win story!
- What do you value in a successful transportation system? You have a chance to let us know through Jan. 24, with the Oregon Transportation Plan online open house.
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