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OR 58 east of Pleasant Hill reopens after crash closure lasting more than four hours
PLEASANT HILL, Ore. — Oregon Route 58 was closed east of Pleasant Hill due to a crash that kept the highway shut down for over four hours Monday evening, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The closure affected Hwy 58 aboutfive miles east of Pleasant Hill near...
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Signals on Pacific: More about left turns
While we’re on the endlessly fascinating subject of traffic lights, here’s an exchange of emails concerning one such set of signals on Pacific Boulevard in Albany. It started with a question from a reader, Shae Mitchell:. “I am curious about the change when driving SW on Pacific and...
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The nightly train along Water Avenue
While we’re on the subject of trains, let’s have brief look at one of the many freight trains rolling through different parts of Albany on most days. The bike and I happened to be on Water Avenue downtown on Friday night:. This train comes through town on most...
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New Cascades train visits Eugene for the first time
Amtrak brought its new Cascades train to Eugene for the first time Thursday. It was one of eight new sets that are being built for the Cascades route, the first of which is expected to enter regular service this fall. Thursday’s test run, which made a round-trip from Seattle to...
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New Airo Amtrak arrives in Eugene
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Vehicle fire on I-5 northbound near Beltline Highway causes delays
EUGENE, Ore. — Drivers on I-5 in Lane County saw slowdowns due to a vehicle fire reported north of Eugene. The Oregon Department of Transportation said the fire occurred Wednesday morning on I-5 northbound near milepost 203, about 8 miles north of the intersection with Beltline Highway. ODOT estimated...
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Chip seal work on Highway 34 begins Sunday between Alsea and Philomath
Drivers traveling Highway 34 between Alsea and Philomath should prepare for delays starting Sunday evening as crews begin chip seal work aimed at preserving the highway and extending its lifespan. The Oregon Department of Transportation said the project begins with nightly sweeping from 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., running each...
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More than 14,200 rode Lane Transit District buses to Oregon Country Fair, agency says
EUGENE, Ore. — More than 14,200 people rode Lane Transit District buses to the Oregon Country Fair in Veneta earlier this month, according to the agency. In a news release, LTD said Saturday, July 11, had the highest ridership, with about 5,700 attendees taking advantage of the fare-free ride.
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Toledo Approves Traffic Calming Resolution
The Toledo City Council has approved a new traffic calming ordinance aimed at slowing drivers on neighborhood streets and giving residents a formal path to request speed humps and other safety measures. On a 4–2 vote, the council adopted Ordinance 1435, creating a new section of city code (Toledo Municipal...
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Albany gets first look at new Amtrak train
A small crowd of rail fans greeted the first of Amtrak’s new “Airo” train sets in Albany today. The train is one of eight Amtrak plans to use in the Cascades Service between Vancouver, BC, and Eugene, via Seattle and Portland. The first of the trains made...
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Turning left even though the signal is red
From time to time, experience shows, Albany drivers are unsure if they can legally proceed through the red left-turn signals on Ellsworth Street at Ninth Avenue. Some drivers stop until the lights turn green. Others go ahead, after stopping, and make the turn even though the left-turn arrows are still red.
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Crash closes Hwy 126 east of Vida at milepost 34; extended closure expected
VIDA, Ore. — A crash has shut down a stretch of Oregon Highway 126 east of Vida, and drivers should expect the closure to last for an extended period. OR 126 is closed about eight miles east of Vida at milepost 34 because of the crash. Travelers are urged...
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Crash closes Highway 99W north of Cottage Grove; extended closure possible
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — A crash has shut down a stretch of Oregon Highway 99W north of Cottage Grove, prompting transportation officials to warn drivers to plan for delays. The Oregon Department of Transportation said OR 99W is closed about 3 miles north of Cottage Grove between mileposts 12 and 13 because of the crash. ODOT said the closure could be extended and urged drivers to use an alternate route.
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Temporary cameras set at four downtown Eugene intersections for traffic study until July 1
EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene is exploring improvements in downtown Eugene along Oak and Pearl streets. The Oak and Pearl Streetscaping Project aims to redesign sidewalks and planter strips to improve the pedestrian experience along Oak and Pearl between 6th and 7th Avenues. As part of the...
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Traffic Alert: crash closes Interstate 5 northbound lane south of Highway 126
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Motorists are advised that a crash has closed one northbound lane of Interstate 5 just south of the Highway 126 east junction, according to Tripcheck.com. Oregon Department of Transportation officials said the crash involves an overturned truck at milepost 191 about a mile south of the...