A crash on Portland's Hawthorne Bridge caused significant delays, prompting lane closures and traffic congestion during peak hours. Multnomah County advised seeking alternate routes.

Upcoming safety improvements are planned for the Northwest Bliss Road and Northwest 139th Street corridor, adding features like single lanes, turn lanes, bike lanes with buffers, improved signage, pedestrian refuges, and high-visibility markings.

Portland committee advances a resolution on Zenith Energy to full Council, led by Councilors Green and Koyama Lane, with discussions on local power dynamics and community participation.

Jackson Park in West Medford is poised for renovations including a new splash pad and facility upgrades, pending funding from the City and a potential state grant.

Oregon DMV's John Day office is temporarily closed due to staff shortages. With increased DMV traffic for REAL ID before the May 7 deadline, longer waits are expected. Residents can use passports for travel or access services online or via kiosks.

Several Medford roads face closures due to construction and utility work from March 10 to April, affecting Hillcrest Road, Black Oak Drive, West 6th Street, and others.

A pedestrian and bicycle bridge installation closed Sherwood's Highway 99W for a weekend, with reopening expected by Monday morning. Local residents anticipate the bridge will become an attraction.

Multnomah County celebrated the reopening of the Stark Street Bridge, vital for East County connectivity, after emergency repairs that were completed on schedule and under budget.

Medford announces lane closures from March 5-12 for vegetation management near power lines, affecting travel on Lone Pine Road, South Pacific Highway, and Central Avenue.

Medford is seeking public input on its Transportation Safety Action Plan via an interactive map where residents can report unsafe areas until March 28, 2025.

Medford is set to undergo sidewalk renovations for ADA ramp work on Ruby and Papago Drives, causing closures from March 4-13 between 7 am and 5 pm, with flaggers directing pedestrian traffic.

Clark County Public Works will start roadwork on Northwest 78th Street in mid-March, leading to potential 20-minute delays due to temporary lane closures. Improvements include a new road surface, crosswalk signals, and ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps.

Multnomah County announces Morrison Bridge will close for maintenance, impacting commuters and suggesting alternate routes like the Broadway or Hawthorne Bridges.