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For More Information Contact:
Julianne Repman, Public Information, 541-388-6224
Heidi Hiaasen, Project Communications, 541-388-6178
Update: OR 140 Opens to Two Lanes of Traffic West of Klamath Falls
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews opened OR 140 to two lanes of traffic between mile points 59 and 59.8, west of Klamath Falls, at 1:30 p.m. today.
ODOT has reduced the posted speed through this section of roadway to 40 miles-per-hour to ensure motorist safety through the narrow section of highway.
Motorists are advised to slow down and be aware of crews continuing to work in the area.
ODOT crews will continue to monitor the situation and may need to do additional paving in the area this week to offset rising water which may flood sections of highway. Additionally, ODOT crews will be in the area collecting core samples of the material sources located below the flooded roadway. This information will assist in determining what the permanent fix will be for the damaged roadway.
The roadway was reduced to one lane on June 7 after a nearby dike broke, flooding the highway and thousands of acres to the north of the roadway.
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