October 26, 2021 11:00 a.m. 

Small cities around the state are receiving $5.1 million after the Small City Allotment Advisory Committee unanimously approved the latest round of recommendations in the 2022 Small City Allotment Program from the Oregon Department of Transportation.

ODOT Director Kris Strickler said 53 projects will receive funds.

Approved projects include things like replacing non-compliant curb ramps, adding curbs, gutters, sidewalks and bike lanes, and rebuilding roads to match existing curb lines and more. In Douglas County, Myrtle Creek, Yoncalla and Reedsport will each get $100,000 for projects they have planned.

Recipient cities must have a population of less than 5,000. No matching funds are required.