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In response to legislative concerns regarding how equity and mitigation would be addressed in building a tolling program, Governor Kotek directed ODOT to delay toll collection until January 1, 2026. In addition, she directed the agency to provide a finance plan for the projects within the Urban Mobility Strategy that will be impacted by the delay in toll revenue. The draft plan identifies the long-term total costs and short-term solutions to move projects forward more conservatively with available funding. Read the plan here.
On Wednesday, June 28, the draft finance plan was approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission and sent to Governor Kotek for her review. We will provide more details about next steps when those become available.
 Community organizations discuss tolling.
We are continuing conversations with community organizations about developing a toll program that works best for the region. We heard ideas for the best ways to share information about signing up for toll accounts and suggestions for easy access and ensuring equity in the toll collection process.
Oregon Toll Program Summer Community Engagement
Thank you to everyone who spoke with us about your tolling ideas at the Oregon City Fred Meyer, Lake Oswego Farmers Market, Happy Valley Oregon NeighborWalks and Portland Sunday Parkways. Visit OregonTolling.org for a full list of upcoming events. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, advice and concerns.
ODOT Receives National Award for Equitable Engagement in the Toll Program
Community Engagement Coordinator, Hannah Williams, recently accepted the Environmental Excellence Award in the National Environmental Protection Act category for the Oregon Toll Program. This award reflects the equitable engagement work for the Oregon Toll Program. Learn more about the award here.
 The I-205 Improvements Project construction site at the Abernethy Bridge.
July marks one year since we began construction to make the Abernethy Bridge earthquake ready. Learn about the progress and watch the new support columns rise from the Willamette River on our live cameras.
 From Friday, July 21 to Monday, July 31, we are reducing a 3/4 mile section of OR 217 northbound to one lane around-the-clock while crews excavate down three feet, put in new foundational layers and then repave.
During the lane closure, please plan ahead, shift trips if you can and expect traffic slowdowns on OR 217, on I-5 as it approaches OR 217 and the surrounding area.
The crews are working to build a strong foundation for the new northbound auxiliary lane and safety shoulder. Auxiliary lanes are ramp-to-ramp connections shown to reduce crashes by 20-30% due to giving drivers more space and time to merge safely.
After OR 217 Auxiliary Lanes Project completion in 2025, OR 217 will be a safer and more reliable highway with an expected 73,000 hours of travel time saved each year.
Learn more about the project and read construction updates at www.hwy217.org.
Looking for a great job with a competitive salary and good benefits? Want to help your community every day? Apply now at ODOTJobs.com. Nothing quite fit? Check back often!
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