Some Minor Traffic Impact This month on Oregon Coast Range, Near Nehalem

Published 05/01/25 at 7:05 p.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Nehalem, Oregon) - Traffic disruptions are expected on the north Oregon coast as two major construction projects move forward, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Work will resume on Highway 26 at Humbug Creek, while closures are planned on Miami Foley Road between Rockaway Beach and Nehalem. (Above: Nehalem, Oregon Coast Beach Connection)

The U.S. 26 bridge over Humbug Creek in the Oregon Coast Range was replaced last year in a two-stage process, with half of the bridge built at a time. Crews come back this month.

“We'll apply permanent striping when we return,” ODOT said.

This work is dependent on weather conditions, and schedules may change.

Daytime work is expected, with intermittent single-lane closures and flaggers directing traffic through the open lane. Construction noise and delays are anticipated during the project. The latest updates on impacts can be found at TripCheck.com.

On Miami Foley Road, crews are preparing to begin work in the Nehalem area, where the Crystal Creek temporary bridge and the Dry Creek culvert will be replaced with two permanent structures. Unlike traditional bridge projects, where roads are closed for the entire duration, ODOT is taking a phased approach to minimize disruptions.

“We're building each bridge one lane at a time to reduce traffic impacts,” ODOT said. “This means you'll be able to get through the work zone on a single lane most of the time during construction work.”

However, four full closures - two for Dry Creek and two for Crystal Creek - will require detours via U.S. 101 to accommodate equipment and supply deliveries.

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The first closure is scheduled for May 2, when Miami Foley Road will close on both sides of Dry Creek from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will work throughout the day, with delays and construction noise expected. Travelers will need to detour using U.S. 101 until a single lane reopens by 5 p.m. the same evening.

Once equipment is in place, construction will proceed one lane at a time, with a temporary traffic signal guiding vehicles through the work zone. Additional closures for Dry Creek and Crystal Creek have yet to be scheduled, and further details will be provided as they become available. MORE ON NEHALEM BELOW

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