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** [[Oregon Route 42N]], rediscovered thanks to [https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=18931.0 a 2016 AARoads post]
 
** [[Oregon Route 42N]], rediscovered thanks to [https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=18931.0 a 2016 AARoads post]
 
** [[Oregon Route 64]] — yes, you read that right — an extremely short-lived state route which became a westward extension of Oregon Route 140
 
** [[Oregon Route 64]] — yes, you read that right — an extremely short-lived state route which became a westward extension of Oregon Route 140
** [[Oregon Route 127]], applied to Cornelius Pass Road between Hillsboro and Burlington in 2020
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** [[Oregon Route 127]], applied to Cornelius Pass Road between Burlington and Hillsboro in 2020
** [[Oregon Route 132]], applied to the Delta Highway in Eugene in 2019
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** [[Oregon Route 132]], applied to the Delta Highway within Eugene in 2019
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** The second (and current) iteration of [[Oregon Route 224]] <span title="Page under construction">🚧</span>, created c.1961
 
** The first iteration of [[Oregon Route 231 (Oswego-Wilsonville)|Oregon Route 231]] from Oswego to Wilsonville, which may have only existed on paper around 1934
 
** The first iteration of [[Oregon Route 231 (Oswego-Wilsonville)|Oregon Route 231]] from Oswego to Wilsonville, which may have only existed on paper around 1934
 
** [[US Route 320]], proposed to — and soundly rejected by — AASHO in 1958, rediscovered thanks to [https://groups.google.com/g/misc.transport.road/c/xaZ3k8VXwRI#ae67e67c372e78a3 a 2005 misc.transport.road post]
 
** [[US Route 320]], proposed to — and soundly rejected by — AASHO in 1958, rediscovered thanks to [https://groups.google.com/g/misc.transport.road/c/xaZ3k8VXwRI#ae67e67c372e78a3 a 2005 misc.transport.road post]
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** [[US Route 730]] <span title="Page under construction">🚧</span>, currently both America's highest-numbered and shortest-length US route, defined in 1926
 
* Articles on mileposting and related signage:
 
* Articles on mileposting and related signage:
 
** [[Mileposts]]
 
** [[Mileposts]]
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== 📰 Recent Oregon Highway News ==
 
== 📰 Recent Oregon Highway News ==
; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.kdrv.com/news/local/172-mile-bike-and-pedestrian-corridor-in-development-in-southwest-oregon/article_ee869db8-ba48-11ee-89e8-bbc6b2f2f5c0.html 172-mile bike and pedestrian corridor in development in southwest Oregon]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/rose-quarter-improvement-project-staying-alive-but-more-funding-is-needed/ Rose Quarter Improvement Project staying alive but more funding is needed]'''
: ''(1/23/2024 KDRV NewsWatch 12 Medford)''
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: ''(12/11/2025 <!--6:47 PM--> KOIN CBS 6 Portland)''
: The Rogue-Umpqua Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor plan helps address bicycle and pedestrian needs along the entire 172-mile corridor. That corridor consists of North Umpqua Highway, Diamond Lake Highway, Crater Lake Highway and Sams Valley Highway.
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: Oregon’s long-stalled Rose Quarter Improvement Project is staying alive. On Thursday, the Oregon Transportation Commission voted to keep the $2 billion project moving forward, despite major funding shortfalls.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} '''[https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/photos-driver-ignores-tillamook-county-road-closure-plunges-into-hole-left-by-200-foot-landslide/ PHOTOS: Driver ignores Tillamook County road closure, plunges into hole left by 200-foot landslide]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-transportation-commission-advances-i-5-rose-quarter-project-despite-funding-loss-transportation-money-federal-trump-administration-local-community-odot Oregon Transportation Commission advances I-5 Rose Quarter Project despite funding loss]'''
: ''(1/22/2024 <!--4:24 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
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: ''(12/11/2025 <!--2:51 PM--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
: An unknown driver in Tillamook County drove past safety barricades during the early morning hours of Jan. 21 before plunging into a hole left by a 200-foot landslide, which shut down Sandlake Road on Dec. 6.
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: The I-5 Rose Quarter Project will move forward, despite the loss of significant funding from the federal government. The Oregon Transportation Commission voted Thursday to move forward with Option 4, which previously did not exist.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/hood-river-bridge-replacement-200-million-federal-grant/283-b8b300b8-68c0-433e-a4f4-5a9e0c9cb11e $200 million federal grant will help fund Hood River bridge replacement]'''
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; '''[https://www.kezi.com/news/local/eugenes-river-road-gets-safer-with-new-speed-limit-change/article_6bd9adef-f049-4dd5-ac4e-2b869001536b.html Eugene's River Road gets safer with new speed limit change]'''
: ''(1/22/2024 <!--12:57 PM PST--> — KGW NBC 8 Portland)''
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: ''(12/11/2025 <!--10:14 AM--> — KEZI-TV ABC 9 Eugene)''
: The Hood River Bridge replacement project has secured a $200 million federal grant, enough to cover more than a third of the projected cost of a new bridge across the Columbia River between Hood River and White Salmon.
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: A significant change is on the horizon for the River Road area as a joint initiative by the City of Eugene and Lane County aims to enhance safety through a reduced speed limit.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2024/01/i-84-reopens-in-columbia-river-gorge.html I-84 reopens in Columbia River Gorge]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/oregon-coast-aftermath-atmospheric-river/ ‘Got to get out of here’: Oregon Coast grapples with aftermath of atmospheric river]'''
: ''(1/19/2024 OregonLive — Portland)''
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: ''(12/10/2025 <!--5:34 PM PST--> KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
: Oregon transportation officials reopened a 47-mile stretch of Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge that had been closed since Tuesday afternoon. The closure of the freeway from Troutdale to Hood River lasted nearly 31 hours.
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: One day after rivers swelled and highways flooded on the Oregon Coast, local residents are left dealing with the aftermath.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} '''[https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/downed-powerline-strikes-occupied-car-gresham-police/ East MultCo. still plagued by icy roads and downed power lines]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.koin.com/news/portland/82nd-avenue-bus-lane-plans-spur-differing-letters-from-portland-businesses-organizations/ 82nd Avenue bus lane plans spur differing letters from Portland businesses, organizations]'''
: ''(1/18/2024 — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
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: ''(12/9/2025 <!--3:10 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
: A powerline that struck an occupied car Thursday night in Troutdale is just one example of the freezing rain making a mess of local roads and causing outages — particularly in East Multnomah County — just as parts of the greater Portland area were starting to thaw out.
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: Ahead of a TriMet Board of Directors meeting later this week, several groups have pushed leaders to consider varying updates to one of Portland’s most dangerous corridors.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} {{NewsIcon|icon=video}} '''[https://www.kptv.com/video/2024/01/17/truckers-wait-i-84-reopen-between-troutdale-hood-river/ Truckers wait for I-84 to reopen between Troutdale and Hood River]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} '''[https://www.kezi.com/news/local/flood-watch-in-benton-county-essentials-for-your-safety-plan/article_ecdf3c70-f816-4177-89f8-deea04cadcbe.html Flood watch in Benton County: essentials for your safety plan]'''
: ''(1/17/2024 <!--12:17 PM PST--> — KPTV Fox 12 Oregon Portland)''
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: ''(12/9/2025 <!--2:43 PM--> — KEZI-TV ABC 9 Eugene)''
: Driving conditions are bad everywhere but even more dangerous as you head toward the Gorge.
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: A flood watch is in effect for Benton County through Thursday, Dec. 11. According to Benton County officials, residents should prepare for potential flooding and winter weather.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://kval.com/news/local/odot-warns-drivers-to-prepare-for-slippery-roads-announces-road-closures ODOT warns drivers to prepare for slippery roads, announces road closures]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/north-coast/oregon-highway-101-sections-closed-landslide-heavy-rainfall-atmospheric-river/283-64287887-2d96-4825-9c2b-bb62a84c287d Several Oregon Highway 101 sections closed due to landslide, heavy rainfall from atmospheric river]'''
: ''(1/17/2024 <!--9:21 AM PST--> — KVAL 13 News Eugene, OR)''
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: ''(12/9/2025 <!--9:11 AM PST--> — KGW NBC 8 Portland)''
: As temperatures begin to warm up, ice and snow will melt. That's why the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is telling drivers to be prepared for slippery roads and high water.
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: Several sections of Highway 101 down the Oregon Coast are closed due to landslides and flooding Tuesday morning as a pair of atmospheric rivers bring increased rainfall to the area.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} '''[https://katu.com/news/local/icy-conditions-causing-loss-of-traction-downed-power-lines-on-i-5 Icy conditions causing loss of traction, downed power lines on I-5]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/09/live-blog-flood-warnings-effect-parts-nw-oregon-sw-washington/ Live Updates: Hwy 101 closed near Seaside due to flooding; Multiple closures in Clark Co.]'''
: ''(1/16/2024 <!--4:54 PM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
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: ''(12/9/2025 <!--6:02 AM PST--> — KPTV Fox 12 Oregon — Portland)''
: Icy conditions are causing vehicles to lose traction and crash on the southbound off ramp of Interstate 5 at Exit 199, Oregon Dept. of Transportation reports. They advise motorists to use an alternate route.
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: Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river has prompted flood warnings for parts of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. It’s also causing some issues for local school districts.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://katu.com/news/local/odot-preparing-to-close-i-84-through-the-columbia-river-gorge-winter-weather-freezing-rain-oregon-washington ODOT closes I-84 through the Columbia River Gorge]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=obnoxious}} {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/09/center-street-bridge-work-in-salem-to-impact-parks-commutes/87612605007/ Center Street Bridge work in Salem to include lane closures, delays]'''
: ''(1/16/2024 <!--2:17 PM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 Portland)''
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: ''(12/9/2025 <!--4:02 AM PST--> — Salem Statesman-Journal Salem)''
: The Oregon Department of Transportation says they have closed I-84 in the Gorge before conditions become unsafe. “We close the gorge when conditions are unsafe, and we will keep it closed until we can get the roads safe again...
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: A project to strengthen Salem's Center Street Bridge from a major earthquake is expected to be under construction in 2026.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} '''[https://www.kezi.com/news/i-5-backup-leaves-drivers-stranded-for-hours/article_e29d3d68-b403-11ee-89b4-cb989098d676.html I-5 backup leaves drivers stranded for hours]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} '''[https://katu.com/news/local/winter-storm-brings-threat-of-flooding-to-western-oregon-sw-washington-flood-national-weather-service-forecast-rain-atmospheric-river-creek-sandbag-power-outage-potential-warning-watch-nws Winter storm brings flooding to Western Oregon & SW Wash., knocks out power for thousands]'''
: ''(1/15/2024 <!--4:12 PM PST--> — KEZI-TV ABC 9 Eugene)''
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: ''(12/8/2025 <!--7:39 PM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 Portland)''
: Hundreds of people are home safe after spending more than 15 hours stuck on Interstate 5 south of Eugene, but many more are still stuck on the highway. Spin-outs and loss of traction caused multiple accidents, and brought traffic on I-5 Northbound near Cottage Grove to a stand-still.
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: With heavy rain in the forecast through Wednesday, parts of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington are facing the threat of flooding. The winter storm prompted several flood warnings and watches from the National Weather Service, including along the coast and local waterways that are prone to flooding.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://katu.com/news/local/pbot-provides-update-after-3-days-of-winter-storm-44-roads-closed-in-portland PBOT provides update after 3 days of winter storm: 44 roads closed in Portland]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=national}} '''[https://cbs12.com/news/cbs12-news-i-team/border-patrol-used-hidden-cameras-to-flag-drivers-hundreds-of-miles-from-the-border-ap-south-florida-news-december-8-2025 Border Patrol used hidden cameras to flag drivers hundreds of miles from the border: AP]'''
: ''(1/15/2024 <!--8:58 AM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 Portland)''
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: ''(12/8/2025 <!--9:12 AM EST--> — WPEC CBS 12 News West Palm Beach, FL)''
: Although there are currently 44 closed roads in Portland, the Portland Bureau of Transportation says that if you have any important errands to run, you should do them today - because more winter weather expected tomorrow will tangle things up again.
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: The CBS12 News I-Team is digging into a new Associated Press (AP) investigation that reveals U.S. Border Patrol has been tracking and flagging drivers — not for breaking traffic laws, but for their travel patterns — raising fresh privacy questions here in Florida.
  
; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} {{NewsIcon|icon=audio}} '''[https://www.opb.org/article/2024/01/11/columbia-river-gorge-historic-scenic-highway-oregon-interstate/ Historic Columbia Gorge highway is one step nearer completion, with world-class aspirations]'''
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; {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/landslide-near-troutdale-closes-all-lanes-of-columbia-river-highway/ Historic Columbia River Highway reopens after landslide near Troutdale]'''
: ''(1/11/2024 <!--5 AM PST--> — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''
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: ''(12/4/2025 <!--6:11 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
: There are 77 waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge, and that’s just on the Oregon side. You can catch a glimpse of some as you drive along Interstate 84. But for the best views, you need to travel the old Columbia River Highway, which snakes along the basalt walls offering one picture book scene after another.
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: All lanes of the Historic Columbia River Highway were closed two miles east of Troutdale due to a landslide on Thursday. The closure took place around 6 p.m. The highway reopened around 7:30 p.m.
  
; '''[https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/tolls-on-u-s-26-hwy-217-local-leaders-to-consider-studys-proposal/ Tolls on U.S. 26, Hwy 217? Local leaders to consider study’s proposal]'''
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; '''[https://www.kxl.com/mystery-decorations-appear-on-highway-26-median-tree-odot-warns-of-risks/ Mystery Decorations Appear on Highway 26 Median Tree; ODOT Warns of Risks]'''
: ''(12/27/2023 <!--3:42 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
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: ''(12/4/2025 <!--12:23 PM PST--> — KXL FM News 101 — Portland)''
: Tolling has been a hot topic in the Portland metro area throughout 2023, but that heat could spread next year as government leaders consider tolling on the west side. A new study by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Metro focused on improving gridlock during commute times on Highway 26 and Highway 217 — and proposed tolling as a possible solution.
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: A small Douglas fir tree in the center median of U.S. Highway 26 is once again drawing attention after being mysteriously decorated for the holidays — despite the dangers of stopping along the busy freeway.
 
 
; '''[https://katu.com/news/local/wilsonville-city-council-votes-to-survey-public-on-i-5-and-i-205-possible-tolling-plans Wilsonville City Council votes to survey public on I-5 and I-205 possible tolling plans]'''
 
: ''(12/23/2023 <!--9:44 AM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
 
: The Wilsonville City Council this week voted to join other cities in an effort to poll public opinion on adding tolls to I-5 and I-205. There is no official plan to add any tolls. In fact, Governor Kotek ordered ODOT to pause all tolling efforts until 2026.
 
 
 
; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/dec/15/interstate-5-bridge-replacement-project-wins-600-million-federal-grant-4-billion-total-now-secured/ Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project wins $600 million federal grant; $4 billion total now secured]'''
 
: ''(12/15/2023 — The Columbian — Vancouver, WA)''
 
: Christmas came early for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program in the form of a $600 million federal grant, announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
 
 
 
; '''[https://www.opb.org/article/2023/12/12/pass-cyclist-oregon-law/ Oregon drivers can pass cyclists in no-passing zones starting in January]'''
 
: ''(12/12/2023 — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''
 
: A new law in Oregon will let drivers pass a slow-moving cyclist in a no-passing zone. Starting Jan. 1, vehicles traveling at less than half the speed limit will be considered road obstructions.
 
  
 
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<p align="center">'''Key:''' {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} = Project information | {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} = Road closure information | {{NewsIcon|icon=fire}} = Fire information | {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} = Hazard information | {{NewsIcon|icon=history}} = Historical information | {{NewsIcon|icon=audiopodcast}} = Audio version/podcast episode available | {{NewsIcon|icon=video}} = Video | {{NewsIcon|icon=paywall}} = Paywall | {{NewsIcon|icon=obnoxious}} = Obnoxious paywall | {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} = Other webpage annoyances</p>
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<p align="center">'''Key:''' {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} = Project information | {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} = Road closure information | {{NewsIcon|icon=fire}} = Fire information | {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} = Hazard information | {{NewsIcon|icon=history}} = Historical information | {{NewsIcon|icon=national}} = National road news | {{NewsIcon|icon=world}} = World road news | {{NewsIcon|icon=audiopodcast}} = Audio version/podcast episode available | {{NewsIcon|icon=video}} = Video | {{NewsIcon|icon=paywall}} = Paywall | {{NewsIcon|icon=obnoxious}} = Obnoxious paywall | {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} = Other webpage annoyances</p>
  
 
== 🌎 See Also ==
 
== 🌎 See Also ==
* [http://blog.beaverstateroads.net Beaver State Blog], the blog companion to this wiki. Provides news and articles about past, present and future Oregon roads.
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* [http://blog.beaverstateroads.org Beaver State Blog], the blog companion to this wiki. Provides news and articles about past, present and future Oregon roads.
* [http://historic.oroads.com ORoads], the site that started it all back in 2002. Kept around for posterity.
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* [http://oroads.beaverstateroads.org ORoads], the site that started it all back in 2002. Kept around for posterity.

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Welcome to Beaver State Roads!

My name is Jonathan. Simply put, Beaver State Roads aims to be your one-stop shop for information on Oregon state routes, highways, and other important roads. It was borne out of an earlier project, ORoads, which was originally hosted on Angelfire starting around 2002 under my pseudonym Jason of ORoads. Unfortunately, ORoads became all but abandonned in the late 2000s-early 2010s due to life and other things, and during that time both the site design and the information within grew stale. Beaver State Roads strives to correct the outdated information plus add in the wealth of additional knowledge obtained over the past 20 years, presenting route and highway history and data as accurate as possible.

📄 Pages

While I'll be adding more pages to the site in the future, here's what's available now:

Future articles will revolve around Oregon Route 6 and Oregon's mileposting system as a whole.

❓ How to Help

At present, writing these articles is a solo effort. Once I get some good information on here in the near future, the goal is to recruit additional Oregon roadgeeks as contributors. The decision to present this site in a wiki format was made with collaboration and education in mind. I don't have all the answers, and want to give people who may have those answers a platform on which to reveal them. Once I figure out some basic guidelines, I will extend offers as necessary.

However, there are other ways to help:

  • What I prize above all is information. This includes (but isn't limited to) any documents, photos, maps, articles, meeting minutes, or other miscellany that may shed new light on Oregon's highways or provide a glimpse into the past, present or future. If you have anything about Oregon's highways that I can use on this site — especially historic or unique photos — please feel free to send it to beaverstateroads AT gmail DOT com. You will be given credit on the about page once I write it.
  • That said, I will eventually figure out how to set up accounts for people to donate to assist the site. This is necessary because unfortunately, a lot of good information, including high-quality photos, are locked away behind expensive fees to retrieve and scan the data. For example, the Oregon Secretary of State's office demands $20 per high-quality scan of photos, and research time in the Multnomah County archives can add up quickly. Any future financial assistance I receive would be much appreciated, and I would make an effort to document where and how the money I receive is used.
  • I may also need some assistance making this site mobile-friendly in the near future.

Creating the most complete history of Oregon state highways is a herculean effort, but with your help it doesn't have to be. Thank you in advance!

📰 Recent Oregon Highway News

🔨 Rose Quarter Improvement Project staying alive but more funding is needed
(12/11/2025 — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)
Oregon’s long-stalled Rose Quarter Improvement Project is staying alive. On Thursday, the Oregon Transportation Commission voted to keep the $2 billion project moving forward, despite major funding shortfalls.
🔨 Oregon Transportation Commission advances I-5 Rose Quarter Project despite funding loss
(12/11/2025 — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)
The I-5 Rose Quarter Project will move forward, despite the loss of significant funding from the federal government. The Oregon Transportation Commission voted Thursday to move forward with Option 4, which previously did not exist.
Eugene's River Road gets safer with new speed limit change
(12/11/2025 — KEZI-TV ABC 9 — Eugene)
A significant change is on the horizon for the River Road area as a joint initiative by the City of Eugene and Lane County aims to enhance safety through a reduced speed limit.
💥 🚧 ‘Got to get out of here’: Oregon Coast grapples with aftermath of atmospheric river
(12/10/2025 — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)
One day after rivers swelled and highways flooded on the Oregon Coast, local residents are left dealing with the aftermath.
🔨 82nd Avenue bus lane plans spur differing letters from Portland businesses, organizations
(12/9/2025 — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)
Ahead of a TriMet Board of Directors meeting later this week, several groups have pushed leaders to consider varying updates to one of Portland’s most dangerous corridors.
💥 Flood watch in Benton County: essentials for your safety plan
(12/9/2025 — KEZI-TV ABC 9 — Eugene)
A flood watch is in effect for Benton County through Thursday, Dec. 11. According to Benton County officials, residents should prepare for potential flooding and winter weather.
😡 💥 🚧 Several Oregon Highway 101 sections closed due to landslide, heavy rainfall from atmospheric river
(12/9/2025 — KGW NBC 8 — Portland)
Several sections of Highway 101 down the Oregon Coast are closed due to landslides and flooding Tuesday morning as a pair of atmospheric rivers bring increased rainfall to the area.
💥 🚧 Live Updates: Hwy 101 closed near Seaside due to flooding; Multiple closures in Clark Co.
(12/9/2025 — KPTV Fox 12 Oregon — Portland)
Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river has prompted flood warnings for parts of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. It’s also causing some issues for local school districts.
💰 💥 🚧 Center Street Bridge work in Salem to include lane closures, delays
(12/9/2025 — Salem Statesman-Journal — Salem)
A project to strengthen Salem's Center Street Bridge from a major earthquake is expected to be under construction in 2026.
💥 Winter storm brings flooding to Western Oregon & SW Wash., knocks out power for thousands
(12/8/2025 — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)
With heavy rain in the forecast through Wednesday, parts of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington are facing the threat of flooding. The winter storm prompted several flood warnings and watches from the National Weather Service, including along the coast and local waterways that are prone to flooding.
🇺🇸 Border Patrol used hidden cameras to flag drivers hundreds of miles from the border: AP
(12/8/2025 — WPEC CBS 12 News — West Palm Beach, FL)
The CBS12 News I-Team is digging into a new Associated Press (AP) investigation that reveals U.S. Border Patrol has been tracking and flagging drivers — not for breaking traffic laws, but for their travel patterns — raising fresh privacy questions here in Florida.
🚧 Historic Columbia River Highway reopens after landslide near Troutdale
(12/4/2025 — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)
All lanes of the Historic Columbia River Highway were closed two miles east of Troutdale due to a landslide on Thursday. The closure took place around 6 p.m. The highway reopened around 7:30 p.m.
Mystery Decorations Appear on Highway 26 Median Tree; ODOT Warns of Risks
(12/4/2025 — KXL FM News 101 — Portland)
A small Douglas fir tree in the center median of U.S. Highway 26 is once again drawing attention after being mysteriously decorated for the holidays — despite the dangers of stopping along the busy freeway.

⏪ Older News


Key: 🔨 = Project information | 🚧 = Road closure information | 🔥 = Fire information | 💥 = Hazard information | 🧾 = Historical information | 🇺🇸 = National road news | 🌍 = World road news | 🔊 = Audio version/podcast episode available | 📺 = Video | 💲 = Paywall | 💰 = Obnoxious paywall | 😡 = Other webpage annoyances

🌎 See Also

  • Beaver State Blog, the blog companion to this wiki. Provides news and articles about past, present and future Oregon roads.
  • ORoads, the site that started it all back in 2002. Kept around for posterity.