I-205 Toll Program
In 2017, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2017, known as “Keep Oregon Moving.” This bill committed hundreds of millions of dollars in projects that will address our congestion problem and improve the transportation system in the region and statewide. HB 2017 funded bottleneck relief highway projects, freight rail enhancements, improvements to transit, and upgrades to biking and walking facilities. The Legislature also directed the Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) to pursue and implement tolls on I-5 and I-205 in the Portland Metro region to help manage traffic congestion.
Stay informed and share your perspective on the I-205 Toll Program by signing up for the newsletter at OregonTolling@odot.state.os.us or contacting staff directly through the website at www.OregonTolling.org.
ODOT Selects Construction Contractor for I-205 Improvements Project
ODOT has issued a Notice of Intent to Award to Kiewit Infrastructure West, which means the contracting process is underway with Kiewit to build the first phase of the I-205 Improvements Project. This is a major milestone in our effort to provide safer and more reliable travel along this important corridor. Kiewit is involved in transportation infrastructure projects nationwide and built Portland’s Tilikum Crossing. Pending the contract award, Abernethy Bridge work will begin this summer and last through 2025.
Helping People Experiencing Low Incomes Benefit From the Toll Program
One of the most pressing questions people have about tolling coming to Oregon is, “How will you help people experiencing low incomes and how are they being considered in decision-making?” Learn what is being considered to help people with low incomes experience the benefits of tolling (travel time savings, reliability, and safety) while minimizing the burden of toll fees.
Other tolling news:
Congestion pricing, a type of tolling, is coming to I-5 and I-205 in the Portland metropolitan area. It will reduce traffic and make everyday travel safer. Take part in this survey by May 16 to discover what congestion pricing could look like and tell us what you think.
ODOT details commitments for I-205 Toll Project and Regional Mobility Pricing Project.
I-5 Rose Quarter Improvements Aim to Reduce Crashes by up to 50%
Auxiliary lanes or ramp-to-ramp connections give drivers more space and time to merge safely, reducing crashes. The above video from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program explains how they work.
How will auxiliary lanes and full shoulders improve safety? What is a highway cover and what function does it serve? Learn how the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project design improves safety and connects community.