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ODOT Needs More Skilled Workers; Faces Construction Project Risks

In recent years, ODOT has been reducing its Highway Division workforce through attrition because of projected declines in gas taxes.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - When it comes to its most important mission – building and maintaining roads and bridges – the Oregon Department of Transportation faces a workforce planning problem that could put contractor oversight and construction quality at risk, according to a report released by Secretary of State Kate Brown.

Short-term, the Highway Division workforce is spread too thin in some geographic regions.

Motorcycle Slams Into Rear of Semi South of Salem

Video by Salem-News.com's Jerry Freeman.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - As Salem-News.com first reported Tuesday night, a motorcycle slammed into the rear end of a semi tanker truck on Interstate 5 near the Delaney Rd exit in south Salem.

Motorcycle Rear Ends Semi on I-5 Near Salem

Salem-News.com will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com is on scene of an accident on Interstate 5 at the Delaney Rd exit, Exit 248.

A motorcycle hit the rear-end of a semi-truck police tell Salem-News.com. The motorcycle rider was taken by ambulance to Salem Hospital, and their condition is not know at this time.

Polk County Road Work to Slow Commuters on Hwy. 223

Inattentive drivers are the most common cause of work zone crashes.

(DALLAS, Ore. ) - The Polk County Department of Public Works wants you to Be Aware! of an upcoming road construction projects that could delay your commute.

Salem Motorcycle Crash Kills One

Kin-Tong Bossy's life tragically ended the day before Father's Day 2014.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem-News.com was on the scene Saturday afternoon of a fatal accident at the intersection of Fairview Industrial Drive SE and 27th Ave.

Salem Area Weekly Road Construction Report

Get this information every week online ONLY on Salem-News.com.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The City of Salem Public Works Department wants you to Be Aware! of this week's planned road construction projects that begin on Monday.

Two Salem-Area Road Construction Projects Begin on Monday

Inattentive drivers are the most common cause of work zone crashes.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The City of Salem Public Works Department wants you to Be Aware! of two road construction projects that begin on Monday.

200 Sheep Killed When Truck Overturns East Of Salem

The driver was transported by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries to Samaritan Albany General Hospital.

(SCIO, Ore. ) - Emergency responders, Linn County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police are at the scene of an injury commercial truck rollover crash along Highway 226 near Scio involving a trailer transporting more than 300 sheep.

Some of the sheep were reported injured and killed, and others removed from the trailer.

Oregon State Police Identify Driver Killed in Crash West of Salem

OSP has identified the decreased female as 91-year-old Elizabeth Carolyn Cooper. Video by Jerry Freeman Salem-News.com.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred on Highway 22W near Doaks Ferry Road NW west of Salem.

Salem Area Weekly Road Construction Report

Inattentive drivers are the most common cause of work zone crashes. Find this information online now every week ONLY on Salem-News.com.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The City of Salem Public Works Department wants Salem area drivers to Be Aware! of Salem area road construction projects taking place this week.

Remember to slow down when you see orange signs, barrels and barricades. Speeding is the second most common cause of work zone crashes.