Travel Alert for Drivers Heading North: OR 229 Closed in Lincoln County Due to Landslide
Drivers traveling north or toward the Oregon coast should be aware that OR 229 in Lincoln County is closed between Kernville and Siletz due to a landslide that removed part of the roadway. No detour is available and the closure is expected to be long term.
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. Drivers traveling north or toward the central Oregon coast should be aware of a long term road closure on Oregon Route 229 in Lincoln County that may impact travel plans.
A large landslide has closed OR 229 between mileposts 14 and 15 near Kernville and Siletz. The slide removed part of the roadway, making the highway unsafe for travel and forcing a complete closure of the route.
Transportation officials say there is no nearby detour available. Motorists are urged to avoid the area entirely and plan alternate routes, especially those traveling north from Douglas County or heading toward coastal destinations.
Crews are currently assessing the stability of the slope and the extent of the damage. At this time, there is no estimated timeline for repairs or reopening of the highway.
Drivers are encouraged to check TripCheck.com for the latest road conditions, closure information, and updates before traveling.
Images courtesy of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and the Oregon Department of Transportation
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