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In November 2008, Salem voters approved a “Keep Salem Moving” $100 million project bond to pay for street and bridge projects that relieve congestion, improve safety, and rebuild or maintain pavement and bridges in Salem.

With that investment the City completed more than 40 projects included in the original Keep Salem Moving! bond measure and received additional funding from the State of Oregon and Federal government totaling over $21 million.

Thanks to sound financial and project management, the City was able to use savings and leverage other funds to address additional transportation needs, including neighborhood sidewalk reconstruction.  These state and federal funds, along with project savings, allowed the City to fund an additional 31 projects.

About 90 percent of the total project value was awarded to local contractors during the economic recovery, following the 2008 recession.

In total, 71 projects have been funded as part of the 2008 Keep Salem Moving! bond package. By January 2022, 66 projects were completed and five projects remain in progress. Upon completion, of all projects funded through this bond measure a total of 45,189 feet of streets will be widened and 63,245 feet of new sidewalk will be stretched throughout the City.

Projects paid for by Keep Salem Moving!

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Man found dead in roadway

Police seek public's help in hit-and-run investigation

Post Date:06/17/2023 3:05 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 

DATE:  June 26, 2023

CONTACT:     Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

 

Update 06/26/2023 | 4:00 p.m.

An update from the Salem Police Traffic Team’s investigation into the death of Mr. Campos-Kegley reveals he was struck by a vehicle while traveling along Chemawa RD just west of Portland RD NE in the early morning hours of June 17.

Investigators are searching for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado which is missing the covering to its passenger-side mirror and has some damage to the passenger-side, headlight assembly. The color of the truck is unknown.

Investigators would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have seen the collision or has information about the case. Please call the Salem Police Traffic Team directly at 503-588-6293.

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Originally published 06/17/2023 | 3:50 p.m.

Salem, Ore. — Salem Police officers have initiated a death investigation after a person was located deceased in the roadway just before 5:00 a.m. today, June 17.

Witnesses reported finding a deceased man in the road on Chemawa RD NE west of the intersection at Portland RD NE. The deceased individual is identified as 21-year-old Michael Scott Campos-Kegley.

The investigators are working all available leads, and no further details about this case are being released at this time.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Salem Police Tips Line at 503-588-8477.

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