OR DOT News

Rail Crossing Safety Project: Pole Line Lane and US 30 Closures April-May 2026

OR DOT announces rail crossing safety improvements on Pole Line Lane in Baker County, Oregon. Pole Line Lane closes for up to three weeks beginning April 17, with U.S. 30 closing between Haines and Chandler Lane for up to two weeks starting April 27. Motor carriers must use designated detours via Exit 298 and I-84. Project includes eliminating steep approach, repaving, and installing new signs and striping.

Weather Delays Tree Removal on U.S. 26 Near Rhododendron

Oregon DOT and U.S. Forest Service crews canceled Wednesday's hazardous tree removal on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron due to snowfall. The work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, 2026, will be rescheduled to later this week or next week depending on weather conditions. Drivers should check Tripcheck.com for updates and expect flaggers and delays in a four-mile stretch when work resumes.

Lincoln City DMV to Close April 20, Reopen June 30

The Oregon DMV announced the temporary closure of the Lincoln City office at 4422 NE Devils Lake Blvd from April 20 through June 29, 2026, due to simultaneous personnel changes at both Lincoln City and Newport offices. The lead worker will relocate to Newport to maintain services there while additional staff are recruited and trained. The office will reopen June 30 with reduced hours.

Paving Begins Thursday for ADA Curb Ramps Ashland

The Oregon Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert for paving work on ADA-compliant curb ramps in Ashland, Oregon. A subcontractor for HP Civil, Inc. will pave during daytime hours on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 along Oregon 99 (North Main St./East Main St./Lithia Way). Travelers should expect intermittent lane closures and congestion at each work site.

Madras DMV Closed Today Due to Staffing Shortage

The Oregon Department of Transportation announced that the Madras DMV office at 249 S.W. Third St. is closed on April 16, 2026 due to a staffing shortage. Customers seeking DMV services are directed to use DMV2U online, which offers over 30 transactions 24 hours a day, or visit the Redmond DMV office. This is a single-day closure affecting residents seeking in-person services at the Madras location.