Oregon Coast Construction Traffic Updates: Astoria, Lincoln City, Highway 6

Published 02/10/26 at 6:55 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Lincoln City, Oregon) – Three parts of the Oregon coast will be seeing some construction and traffic delays – although none should be very significant. Part of Lincoln City, Astoria's Youngs Bay Bridge and a part of Highway 6 to and from Tillamook will be going under the knife.

Construction on the Devils Lake Fork Bridge along OR 6 is set to begin the week of Feb. 9, bringing daytime work, lane restrictions, and long-term weight limits to the busy coastal route. Drivers should expect single-lane closures controlled by an automated flagging device from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Most activity will take place beneath the bridge, and crews warn of construction noise and delays throughout the project. Work is scheduled to continue into 2026.

Heavy-vehicle operators should note that the bridge will be restricted to permit weight tables 3 through 5 during construction. ODOT urges drivers to review the Commerce and Compliance Division’s vehicle dimension and weight guidelines before traveling. The agency also reminds motorists that automated flagger assistant devices are staffed by workers who may not be visible; drivers must stop for a red light and lowered flag, wait for the arm to rise fully before proceeding, and use caution when the light is flashing orange.

The Devils Lake Fork Bridge is a key freight and tourism link between the Portland metro area and the coast. Planned repairs include removing rust, replacing worn or damaged bolts and rivets, and applying a new coat of paint to strengthen and preserve the structure.

Additional curb and ramp construction is underway in Lincoln City. ODOT thanked the public for its patience during the recent closure of NW 14th Street, where crews installed new curb ramps and pedestrian push buttons as part of the citywide ADA curb ramp project. Work has now shifted to the east side of U.S. 101 at NE 14th Street.

From Feb. 10–12, nighttime construction will bring noise and single-lane access closures between U.S. 101 and NE 14th Street from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. NE 14th Street will remain open to eastbound one-way traffic during those hours, with a signed detour directing westbound drivers to NE Oar Avenue and NE 17th Street to reach the U.S. 101 signal. Two-way access will remain open during daytime hours. Depending on weather and progress, night work and detours may continue Feb. 17–19, though no detours are planned over Presidents Day weekend, Feb. 14–16.

ODOT says closing westbound access helps protect crews, speed up construction, and maintain pedestrian access on the east side of the highway.

Oregon Coast Highway 101 / Coast Range Traffic

Farther north, work continues on Astoria’s Old Youngs Bay Bridge. Although most repairs are occurring beneath the structure, ODOT said three more full daytime closures are needed to complete the project safely. Two of those closures are scheduled for Feb. 12 and Feb. 18, when the bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic will be detoured to the U.S. 101 New Youngs Bay Bridge.

A final closure is expected in late March or early April.

“We'll send out another update about the final closure when we have a better idea about our schedule,” ODOT said..

Oregon Coast Hotels in this area - South Coast Hotels - Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals - Where to eat - Maps - Virtual Tours

MORE PHOTOS BELOW

Rarest of Finds for Oregon Coast Holiday Weekend: Handful of Hotel Openings Left
3 Jul 2026 at 9:36pm
Two in Lincoln City and two in Newport. Newport hotel reviews, Lincoln City hotel reviews. Coho Oceanfront Lodge, Hotely Sylvia, Inn at Nye Beach, Surfland Hotel

Off The Beaten Path In Lincoln City, View to Gnarly or Nice on Oregon Coast
Nothing but surf and lovely amenities in a hidden part of Lincoln City. Lincoln City hotel reviews. Pelican Shores Inn

Bandon Hotels - South Oregon Coast Beachfront
Bandon Hotels, Bandon Hotel News, hotel reviews, vacation rentals

Nehalem River Inn Video Review
11 Jun 2026 at 5:45am
In the middle of bucolic forestland and farmland just outside of Manzanita. Rustic, upscale and a tad mysterious. Just outside Cannon Beach

More About Oregon Coast hotels, lodging.....

More About Oregon Coast Restaurants, Dining.....

Washington Coast / Oregon Coast Articles (stories are random: hit reload to see different articles)

Back to Oregon Coast

Contact Advertise on Oregon Coast Beach Connection
All Content, unless otherwise attributed, copyright © Oregon Coast Beach Connection. Unauthorized use or publication is not permitted