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That line on Ellsworth: ODOT may help

Written January 30th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Following up on the lane markings on Ellsworth Street and Ninth Avenue in Albany: Yes, the Oregon Department of Transportation may be interested in making improvements, but not just now.


Can that feeble lane marker be improved?

Written January 22nd, 2026 by Hasso Hering

It was in October 2018 that the Oregon Department of Transportation followed up on an Albany request and painted a new line to help drivers on Ellsworth Street turning left on Ninth Avenue. It has worked pretty well, but maybe not well enough.


 
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