Severe wind and wet weather impacted Oregon on Wednesday, resulting in numerous highway closures. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reported significant hazards due to downed trees and power lines across the western part of the state.
Affected Highways in Oregon
Several key routes are currently shut down, impacting travel significantly. The following highways are affected:
- U.S. 20: Closed at Shea Viewpoint between mileposts 31 and 71 due to downed trees.
- Oregon 22: Closed two miles west of Detroit at milepost 49 due to tree falls. ODOT warns this closure may be prolonged, with no detour available.
- Oregon 126 (McKenzie River Highway): Closed between mileposts 31 and 44, beginning five miles east of Vida, due to downed power lines and trees.
- Oregon 214: Closed four miles south of Woodburn at milepost 41 because of downed lines and trees.
- Oregon 213: Shut down north of Mulino due to similar hazards.
- Oregon 99E: Closed in both directions two miles north of Hubbard due to downed power lines.
Additional Closures and Traffic Updates
In the Mount Hood area, U.S. 26 is closed at both Zigzag and Government Camp, again due to downed power lines. Earlier on Wednesday, the route from U.S. 26 to Timberline Lodge was also closed but has since been reopened. However, power outages persist, and traffic cameras in the region are non-functional.
Travel Advisories
Drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution when traveling in affected areas over the next few days. It is essential to check conditions and find alternative routes before departure. For real-time updates, travelers can visit TripCheck.com for the latest traffic information and closures.
