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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 Beaver State Roads strives to correct the outdated information plus add in the wealth of additional knowledge obtained over the past 20 years, presenting route and highway history and data as accurate as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:

Pages on Oregon state routes:
- Oregon Route 2 🚧, what is now US-26 from Cannon Beach Junction to Portland
- Oregon Route 37, created in 1972
- Oregon Route 42N, rediscovered thanks to 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 127, applied to Cornelius Pass Road between Burlington and Hillsboro in 2020
- Oregon Route 132, applied to the Delta Highway within Eugene in 2019
- The second (and current) iteration of Oregon Route 224 🚧, created c.1961
- The first iteration of 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 a 2005 misc.transport.road post
- US Route 730 🚧, currently both America's highest-numbered and shortest-length US route, defined in 1926
Articles on mileposting and related signage:
- Mileposts
  - A list of surviving concrete mileposts originally erected starting in 1924
- Bridge and Culvert Inventory Markers
- The "Mile 69 Problem"
A page of common abbreviations used on the site

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

Oregon tax opponents turn in ‘nearly 200,000’ signatures: (12/12/2025 — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland); Hikes to Oregon’s gas tax, vehicle registration fees and a transit-oriented payroll tax will not go into effect as scheduled next month, after opponents of those changes submitted a massive number of voter signatures Friday.

💥 🚧 5 homes evacuated after ‘massive’ landslide near Siletz: (12/12/2025 — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland); Residents from five homes impacted by a landslide near the Siletz were successfully evacuated on Friday, officials with the Oregon Department of Transportation said. All of the people in the homes were safely accounted for but a section of OR 229 has been closed indefinitely.

😡 💥 🚧 Major landslide shuts down Highway 229 south of Lincoln City; homes damaged: (12/12/2025 — KGW NBC 8 — Portland); A major landslide has blocked Oregon Highway 229 near Lincoln City. Oregon Department of Transportation officials say that it's going to be a long-term closure. The landslide happened between Kernville and Siletz around milepost 14, according to a social media post from ODOT.

💥 🚧 Massive landslide closes Highway 229 southeast of Lincoln City, ODOT says: (12/12/2025 — KATU ABC 2 — Portland); Oregon Highway 229 is expected to remain closed for “several days” following a large landslide on Friday. The landslide occurred between mileposts 14 and 15, between milepost 14 and 15, between Kernville and Siletz. The slide took out a large portion of the highway, ODOT said.

💥 🚧 ‘Massive’ landslide destroys 3 homes, closes coastal highway near Siletz: (12/12/2025 — KPTV Fox 12 Oregon — Portland); Three homes were destroyed in a landslide near Siletz that has closed OR 229 for an unknown amount of time on Friday, according to a Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy. The massive landslide at Milepost 14 affected roughly 0.2 miles of road and has created hazardous conditions, and authorities are telling people to avoid the area entirely.

🔨 🚧 Lanes under Morrison Bridge to close overnight for the next two weekends: (12/12/2025 — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland); Traffic lanes under Portland’s Morrison Bridge will shut down overnight for two weekends for bridge improvements starting Friday. Multnomah County officials say the left lane of I-5 southbound will close the nights of Dec. 12 to 14 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

🔨 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

🌎 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.

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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 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
+** [[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
+** [[Oregon Route 132]], applied to the Delta Highway within Eugene in 2019
+** 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
 ** [[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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 == 📰 Recent Oregon Highway News ==
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.salemreporter.com/2024/01/28/slide-closes-south-river-road-traffic-blocked-until-at-least-monday/ Slide closes South River Road, traffic blocked until at least Monday]'''
+; '''[https://www.opb.org/article/2025/12/12/oregon-gas-tax-republican-opponents-signatures/ Oregon tax opponents turn in ‘nearly 200,000’ signatures]'''
-: ''(1/28/2024 <!--7:59 AM PST--> — Salem Reporter — Salem)''
+: ''(12/12/2025 <!--12:30 PM--> — Oregon Public Broadcasting — Portland)''
-: A landslide has closed South River Road as city crews evaluate the conditions. The road is closed from Owens Street South to the entrance of Minto-Brown Island Park. The park remains open.
+: Hikes to Oregon’s gas tax, vehicle registration fees and a transit-oriented payroll tax will not go into effect as scheduled next month, after opponents of those changes submitted a massive number of voter signatures Friday.
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://hillsboroherald.com/high-water-in-hillsboro-closes-roads-and-parks/ High Water In Hillsboro Closes Roads And Parks]'''
+; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/or-229-closed-near-siletz-due-to-large-landslide/ 5 homes evacuated after ‘massive’ landslide near Siletz]'''
-: ''(1/28/2024 <!--Unknown--> — Hillsboro Herald — Hillsboro)''
+: ''(12/12/2025 <!--10:22 AM--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
-: Water, water, everywhere! The month is not over yet, but Hillsboro, Oregon, and the valley will end up at the end of this month with a January 2024 total of 8.5+ inches. We average 5.14 inches in January historically.
+: Residents from five homes impacted by a landslide near the Siletz were successfully evacuated on Friday, officials with the Oregon Department of Transportation said. All of the people in the homes were safely accounted for but a section of OR 229 has been closed indefinitely.
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/landslide-astoria-closes-street/283-0a88d43c-bb39-437d-b211-af31e4720111 Mudslide in Astoria impacts 7 residences, closes road]'''
+; {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/major-landslide-shuts-down-highway-229-south-lincoln-city/283-d67a7780-e5e2-4c4a-86d9-a54d83ac1b63 Major landslide shuts down Highway 229 south of Lincoln City; homes damaged]'''
-: ''(1/27/2024 <!--3:34 PM PST--> — KGW NBC 8 — Portland)''
+: ''(12/12/2025 <!--10:21 AM--> — KGW NBC 8 — Portland)''
-: A slow-moving mudslide is affecting residents and has closed a section of a street in Astoria, officials said Saturday morning. The mudslide was reported around 10:01 a.m. in the area of 27th Street and Grand Avenue. Police notified residents and city public works officials, who are assessing the situation.
+: A major landslide has blocked Oregon Highway 229 near Lincoln City. Oregon Department of Transportation officials say that it's going to be a long-term closure. The landslide happened between Kernville and Siletz around milepost 14, according to a social media post from ODOT.
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} '''[https://www.kdrv.com/news/local/odot-seeking-public-feedback-on-plan-between-phoenix-and-south-medford/article_4144ae22-bca7-11ee-8662-e3d557d543de.html ODOT seeking public feedback on plan between Phoenix and South Medford]'''
+; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://katu.com/news/local/odot-massive-landslide-closes-hwy-229-southeast-of-lincoln-city Massive landslide closes Highway 229 southeast of Lincoln City, ODOT says]'''
-: ''(1/26/2024 <!--5:20 PM PST--> — KDRV NewsWatch 12 — Medford)''
+: ''(12/12/2025 <!--9:56 AM--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
-: The Oregon Department of Transportation is asking for public feedback on a potential overpass between Phoenix and the South Medford exit. ODOT is reviewing multiple roadway options to lift stress on area interchanges and local roads.
+: Oregon Highway 229 is expected to remain closed for “several days” following a large landslide on Friday. The landslide occurred between mileposts 14 and 15, between milepost 14 and 15, between Kernville and Siletz. The slide took out a large portion of the highway, ODOT said.
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=video}} '''[https://www.kgw.com/article/travel/destinations/grants-getaways/grants-getaways-highway-30-wildlife-oregon-backroad-byway/283-22eaf31c-64a5-4f00-88f9-680482f09ac7 Grant’s Getaways: A paradise for birds and beasts can be found along this Oregon backroad byway]'''
+; {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/12/massive-landslide-closes-coastal-highway-near-siletz/ ‘Massive’ landslide destroys 3 homes, closes coastal highway near Siletz]'''
-: ''(1/26/2024 <!--5:00 PM PST--> — KGW NBC 8 — Portland)''
+: ''(12/12/2025 <!--9:49 AM--> — KPTV Fox 12 Oregon — Portland)''
-: A cold winter chill may dampen, but never drown my spirit for adventure along Oregon roadways that are less traveled; especially when I’ve so much wild company to show the way.
+: Three homes were destroyed in a landslide near Siletz that has closed OR 229 for an unknown amount of time on Friday, according to a Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy. The massive landslide at Milepost 14 affected roughly 0.2 miles of road and has created hazardous conditions, and authorities are telling people to avoid the area entirely.
-; '''[https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-medford-for-red-light-trap-221092/ Class action lawsuit filed against Medford for red-light trap]'''
+; {{NewsIcon|icon=project}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://www.koin.com/news/portland/lanes-under-morrison-bridge-to-close-overnight-for-the-next-two-weekends/ Lanes under Morrison Bridge to close overnight for the next two weekends]'''
-: ''(1/25/2024 <!--2:09 PM PST--> — KOBI-TV NBC 5/KOTI-TV NBC 2 — Medford/Klamath Falls)''
+: ''(12/12/2025 <!--8:42 AM--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
-: After almost two years in the making, a class action lawsuit has been filed against the City of Medford and the Medford Police Department. The class action pertains to a photo red-light camera ticketing program that the plaintiff and attorney on the case claim has been operating illegally.
+: Traffic lanes under Portland’s Morrison Bridge will shut down overnight for two weekends for bridge improvements starting Friday. Multnomah County officials say the left lane of I-5 southbound will close the nights of Dec. 12 to 14 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
-; {{NewsIcon|icon=annoyance}} {{NewsIcon|icon=closure}} '''[https://centraloregondaily.com/highway-26-closure-semi-recovery/ Highway 26 back open after rolled-over semi removed]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/24/2024 <!--Unknown--> — Central Oregon Daily — Bend)''
+: ''(12/11/2025 <!--6:47 PM--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
-: Highway 26 is now open between Mt. Hood and Warm Springs following a closure to recover a semi-truck that crashed Tuesday, says ODOT. The Highway was re-opened around 7:45 pm Wednesday evening after closing earlier in the afternoon.
+: 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=annoyance}} {{NewsIcon|icon=hazard}} '''[https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/odot-i-205-40-cars-damaged-pothole/283-6fd155e7-551a-4f3d-a724-2cc53b9fa313 ODOT: Pothole may have damaged around 40 cars on I-205 172-mile bike and pedestrian corridor in development in southwest Oregon]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/23/2024 <!--5:54 PM PST--> — KGW NBC 8 — Portland)''
+: ''(12/11/2025 <!--2:51 PM--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
-: An emergency pothole repair is underway on a lane of I-205 southbound after an estimated 40 cars were "potentially damaged", according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
+: 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=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]'''
+; '''[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]'''
-: ''(1/23/2024 <!--3:41 PM PST--> — KDRV NewsWatch 12 — Medford)''
+: ''(12/11/2025 <!--10:14 AM--> — KEZI-TV ABC 9 — Eugene)''
-: 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.
+: 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.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]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/22/2024 <!--4:24 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
+: ''(12/10/2025 <!--5:34 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — 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.
+: One day after rivers swelled and highways flooded on the Oregon Coast, local residents are left dealing with the aftermath.
-; {{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]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/22/2024 <!--12:57 PM PST--> — KGW NBC 8 — Portland)''
+: ''(12/9/2025 <!--3:10 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
-: 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.
+: 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}} '''[https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2024/01/i-84-reopens-in-columbia-river-gorge.html I-84 reopens in Columbia River Gorge]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/19/2024 — OregonLive — Portland)''
+: ''(12/9/2025 <!--2:43 PM--> — KEZI-TV ABC 9 — Eugene)''
-: 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.
+: 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=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]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/18/2024 <!--9:07 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
+: ''(12/9/2025 <!--9:11 AM PST--> — KGW NBC 8 — 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.
+: 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=closure}} '''[https://www.kptv.com/2024/01/18/hwy-26-closed-west-warm-springs-due-jackknifed-trucks/ Hwy 26 closed west of Warm Springs due to spun-out trucks]'''
+; {{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.]'''
-: ''(1/18/2024 <!--10:46 AM PST--> — KPTV Fox 12 Oregon — Portland)''
+: ''(12/9/2025 <!--6:02 AM PST--> — KPTV Fox 12 Oregon — Portland)''
-: Highway 26 is closed near Warm Springs, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Just after 10 a.m., ODOT posted on X about the closure from milepost 100 to 101, west of Warm Springs. Several trucks have spun out on the highway.
+: 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}} {{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]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/17/2024 <!--12:17 PM PST--> — KPTV Fox 12 Oregon — Portland)''
+: ''(12/9/2025 <!--4:02 AM PST--> — Salem Statesman-Journal — Salem)''
-: Driving conditions are bad everywhere but even more dangerous as you head toward the Gorge.
+: A project to strengthen Salem's Center Street Bridge from a major earthquake is expected to be under construction in 2026.
-; {{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]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/17/2024 <!--9:21 AM PST--> — KVAL 13 News — Eugene, OR)''
+: ''(12/8/2025 <!--7:39 PM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 — 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.
+: 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=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]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/16/2024 <!--4:54 PM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
+: ''(12/8/2025 <!--9:12 AM EST--> — WPEC CBS 12 News — West Palm Beach, FL)''
-: 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.
+: 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=closure}} '''[https://ktvz.com/news/accidents-crashes/2024/01/16/fatal-two-vehicle-crash-closes-oregon-highway-58-near-odell-lake-for-hours/ Fatal two-vehicle crash closes Oregon Highway 58 near Odell Lake for hours]'''
+; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/16/2024 <!--2:46 PM PST--> — KTVZ NewsChannel 21 — Bend)''
+: ''(12/4/2025 <!--6:11 PM PST--> — KOIN CBS 6 — Portland)''
-: A two-vehicle crash Monday night on Oregon Highway 58 near Odell Lake claimed a life and closed the highway for hours, authorities said. The crash was reported around 9 p.m. near milepost 61, about halfway between the Highway 9[7] junction and Oakridge.
+: 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.
-; {{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]'''
+; '''[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]'''
-: ''(1/16/2024 <!--2:17 PM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
+: ''(12/4/2025 <!--12:23 PM PST--> — KXL FM News 101 — Portland)''
-: 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...”
+: 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.
-; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/15/2024 <!--4:12 PM PST--> — KEZI-TV ABC 9 — Eugene)''
-: 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.
-; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/15/2024 <!--8:58 AM PST--> — KATU ABC 2 — Portland)''
-: 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.
-; {{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]'''
-: ''(1/11/2024 <!--5 AM PST--> — Oregon Public Broadcasting — 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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-<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>
+<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 ==
 * [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://oroads.beaverstateroads.org ORoads], the site that started it all back in 2002. Kept around for posterity.

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