Astoria's Riverwalk Gets New Lighting, More N. Oregon Coast Roadwork

Published 04/11/25 at 8:29 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Astoria, Oregon) – A variety of roadwork is going on in Astoria right about now and some coming early in the summer. In the meantime, however, one section of town just got a spiffy little facelift.

Earlier in the year, ODOT announced it was working on new lighting on Astoria's Riverwalk Trail, and now it's been unveiled. Work was done a bit early, it seems, and now the area from 23rd Street to 34th Street is lit up and aglow with a bit more verve than before.

“This will improve access and safety for people walking and biking on the trail,” ODOT said. “Now that the weather is starting to improve, make sure you plan some time to check out the new glow-up.”

The design phase happened last year at a cost of $250,000.

More roadwork continues around the north Oregon coast town.

The week of April 14, you can expect the Old Youngs Bay Bridge to close daily while ODOT makes repairs to the steel grate surface and the portion of road on either side of it.

Between April 14 to April 18, you can expect crews working during the day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, the bridge will be closed during the day and open to traffic at night, and you'll encounter other delays.

“Please use caution when driving through the area,” said ODOT.

The OR 104S Skipanon River Bridge is getting repairs, but it won't affect traffic just yet. That is coming in June, ODOT said.

“We plan to start work in June 2025,” ODOT said.

Then, at one point there will be a 60-day full road closure. Also, expect a fair amount of noise.

The Skipanon River Bridge, constructed in 1929, is now in poor condition and requires significant maintenance and repairs. This bridge is a vital connection for residents traveling to schools, recreational areas, and nearby stores.

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Currently, due to weight restrictions, emergency services and other heavy vehicles are unable to use the bridge.

ODOT is addressing this issue by replacing the center portion of the bridge. These repairs will allow heavier vehicles to resume using the bridge and will help extend its usability for years to come.

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