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| Northwest Oregon highway updates | ||
| 01/08/2009 | ||
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Recent updates U.S. 101 (Pacific Coast Highway) is open to all vehicles from mile points 23-25, just south of Seaside. A 5 mph restriction is in place because of high water. - OR 153 (Bellevue-Hopewell Highway) is closed at mile point 4, two miles west of Amity, because of high water. Use alternate routes. Alerts Oregon 53 (Necanicum Highway) is down to one lane, because high water has undermined part of the roadway near mile point 11 (near the Clatsop/Tillamook County line). -U.S. 101 is closed due to high water at mile point 64 (northern Tillamook), but a detour is in place on Wilson River Loop Road. -Oregon 6 (Wilson River Highway) is closed at a railroad under-crossing at mile point 0.5 (east of Tillamook), but a local detour is in place. -Oregon 103 (Fishhawk Falls Highway) has about six inches of water over the highway at mile point 5, four miles north of its intersection with U.S. 26 (Sunset Highway). As waters recede, slides and debris may still affect travel. Please visit www.tripcheck.com for updates and the latest road conditions. Visit ODOT winter driving tips and preparation for more information on how minimize risk while driving in adverse conditions. ##ODOT##
Media inquiries only: Adam Torgerson, Public Information Officer, (503) 986-2880 To receive ODOT (Northwest Oregon) news releases via email, sign up at: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION2/contact_us.shtml. |
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