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Oregon Department of Transportation Lays Off Nearly 500 Workers

  • On July 14, Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Millicent Williams announced about 50 layoffs next week due to the collapse of a state funding plan.
  • The Oregon Legislature's failure last month to pass a transportation funding package created an $11 million shortfall, leaving PBOT with a $38 million deficit despite fee increases and expected state funds.
  • PBOT reports 932 positions at risk and a nearly $6 billion backlog, with Director Williams noting infrastructure is already deteriorating due to years of budget reductions.
  • Portland city officials warned that service delays, including deferred repairs and slowed upgrades to high-crash corridors, will begin next week due to upcoming layoffs.
  • City councilors advanced a resolution urging Gov. Tina Kotek to convene a special legislative session to explore a utility fee, now heading to full council for approval.
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KOIN 6 broke the news in Portland, United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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