Hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation Workers Will Receive Layoff Notices Next Week

‘I’m sorry’: ODOT director explains 600 employees to be laid off in coming days in email

The Oregon Department of Transportation is set to lay off over 600 employees amid a massive budget shortfall.

Hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation workers will receive layoff notices next week

“I know this is shocking, scary and frustrating for every single one of you,” ODOT Director Kris Strickler told agency employees in an email.

ODOT director calls legislature’s transportation bill failure ‘shocking,’ ‘scary’ warns of layoffs • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Some advocates and public officials are urging lawmakers to take action in a special session to fund the the state's transportation needs.