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MEDFORD, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Transportation mows I-5 along with multiple highways across Jackson and Josephine Counties during the spring and summertime to try and reduce fire risk. Still, the agency says the work they do isn’t enough to prevent …

Jackson County, Ore.- Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is making plans to keep the roads safe during spring break. It announced Thursday it will increase patrols from Friday, March 23 through Sunday, April 1. Deputies will be looking for impaired drivers and will …

Grants Pass, Ore. — Crews are continuing to work on Caveman Bridge improvements. The Oregon Department of Transportation said part of the improvements include extending the sidewalk by three inches, making it two feet and 11 inches wide. ODOT said this will help make …

MEDFORD, Ore. – You’ve likely heard wintry weather is about to hit Oregon, with the National Weather Service predicting the first widespread snowfall in “quite a while.” All mountain passes and possibly some valleys west of the cascades can expect snow Tuesday …

Medford, Ore. – When House Bill 2017 goes into effect January first, the average Oregon driver will pay $0.08 for each mile driven in gas tax and registration. That’s about $6 to $40 each month, and nearly $77 a year – in …

The unofficial end of summer is here as Labor Day starts tomorrow with many people having hit the roads already over the weekend, spending time with their families before schools start up again. AAA forecasts that this weekend will be the busiest …

Redding, Calif. – Following intense winter weather, U.S. Forest Service officials are asking the public to be “extremely cautious” while driving on forest roads and hiking on trails throughout northern California. According to the USFS, many roads and trail in the Shasta-Trinity …

Josephine County, Ore.- A second mudslide has developed on Galice Road at mile marker 8.5 just east of Morrison’s Lodge. The latest mudslide happened Tuesday morning and brought down a power line. Pacific Power is working with Josephine County Public Works to …

Medford, Ore. — Medford Public Works crews have been working nonstop since Monday night, operating sanders and graters to clear the city’s streets. They’re making headway on many of Medford’s main routes, but they say it’s likely to get worse before it …

White City, Ore., — While taking care of road conditions is one part of ODOT’s job, incident response is another. When cars get in accidents or are stopped in the road in the Rogue Valley, Sergio Mendoza is on the job. With …