ONTARIO
The discussion of a second bridge between Ontario and Fruitland is going beyond the local area, as Ontario officials seek to build support at regional and state levels.
At the request of Ontario City Manager Adam Brown, the matter was brought up during a joint meeting of the Southeast Area Commission on Transportation and the Northeast Area Commission on Transportation, representing the eastern most counties in Oregon, including Malheur County.
It was agreed that it will take several years to get the project off the ground. However, it was decided by commission members participating in the meeting by virtual conference to begin laying the groundwork.