Revised: What to expect on the road to the
World Athletics Championships Oregon22
July 6, 2022
Link correction: For information on Amtrak schedules to Eugene for WCH Oregon22, go to AmtrakOregon.com.
Contact: Angela Beers Seydel, angela.beers-seydel@odot.oregon.gov, 541-726-2442
EUGENE - Visitors from around the world are coming for the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 in July. To help Oregonians and our visitors travel safely around the state, we’ve been working hard to prepare our roads so you have fewer delays. We’re ready to help when and where you need it.
Our Delivery and Operations Division Administrator Mac Lynde welcomes everyone to Oregon and has some travel tips for this summer.
Know before you go
Use TripCheck for statewide travel information. The map shows traffic delays, crashes, and construction projects along state highways in Oregon. Many major routes have travel times listed. There are also over 400 cameras, including on some routes in Eugene.
Driving within Eugene may be difficult during the event, with large crowds and heavy traffic expected. Plan to take buses and shuttles, bike or walk.
It’s easy to get to Eugene without a car. Travelers should use Get There, a planning tool where you can find someone to share a ride, or schedule transportation on the POINT bus or Amtrak Cascades train. ODOT now has two additional express buses from Portland to Eugene.
On the way
We’ve been getting ready by mowing, cleaning, replacing signs, and making road repairs for smoother trips. Starting in July we are pausing some construction projects to make it easier to travel. Other projects are continuing as scheduled.
We work closely with emergency service providers to keep everyone moving. Incident responders and maintenance staff will be ready to help, with some stationed in areas where congestion may occur.
Electronic message signs give travelers information on traffic delays or detours. Portable signs in Eugene will give directions to the park and ride location at Valley River Center.
Be prepared
There will be a lot of pedestrians and bicycle traffic in and around Eugene. Take extra care, especially in intersections. Vehicles are required to stop for pedestrians.
Travelers should focus on driving, especially if you are in a new area. Watch out for each other, on and near the road. If emergency vehicles are stopped on the side of the road, move over and slow down. Expect delays and watch out for slow or stopped vehicles in congested areas.
Have emergency supplies. Water, snacks, extra medication, a paper road map, phone charger and shade may come in handy along the way.
Know before you go and have a safe trip wherever you are traveling in Oregon and however you choose to get there.
For images of ODOT preparation work, see our Flickr page.
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