Chip seals, culvert replacements, asphalt overlays and more coming to small cities, Nov. 9

ODOT release – SALEM – From repairing a bridge in Canyon City to improving storm drainage in Yachats, the Small City Allotments program will continue helping communities all across the state improve their transportation systems. More than $5.2 million for this award cycle will fund 54 projects in this Keep Oregon Moving program, part of the historic HB 2017 funding package. Three cities – Wood Village, Prescott and Yamhill – are receiving funds through this program for the first time. Wood Village is adding a solar-powered rapid flashing beacon pedestrian crossing; Prescott will make multiple city street improvements; and Yamhill is upgrading W. First Street.  ODOT Director Kris Strickler notified the League of Oregon Cities of the awards, adding that cost savings from the previous awards resulted in $243,378 in additional funds available for this round. The next steps will be for ODOT and recipients to enter into agreements for each project, a task assumed by ODOT’s Statewide Investments Management staff.