Lawmakers Redirect $218M to Avoid ODOT Layoffs, Deep Service Cuts Amid Gas Tax Battle

Lawmakers redirect $218M to avoid ODOT layoffs, deep service cuts amid gas tax battle

State lawmakers have redirected $218 million to stabilize the Oregon Department of Transportation, helping the agency avoid layoffs and "deep service cuts," the agency announced Monday.

Oregon redirects $218M to Oregon Department of Transportation to avoid layoffs, service cuts

Oregon redirects $218M from existing transportation funds to ODOT, avoiding layoffs and service cuts while lawmakers debate long-term solutions.

Legislative Action Avoids ODOT Layoffs

The Oregon Department of Transportation will avoid layoffs and deep service cuts following the passage of legislation that addresses a $297 million budget shortfall for the agency’s maintenance and operations work. The action prevents layoffs and widespread service reductions that would otherwise have disrupted daily travel and essential services. Highway maintenance crews will remain on the job, safety and storm response operations will continu…

Legislative action stabilizes ODOT budget, avoids layoffs

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will avoid layoffs and deep service cuts following the passage of legislation that addresses a $297 million budget shortfall for the agency’s maintenance and operations work.

Oregon lawmakers redirect $218M to prevent ODOT layoffs

Oregon lawmakers redirected $218 million in existing transportation funds to stabilize the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget and avoid layoffs. Officials say the move keeps services running through June 2027 but does not solve the state’s long-term transportation funding problems.