Stay Eat Events Weather Beaches

U.S. 30 to N. Oregon Coast Reopens to One Lane and Only at Night

Published 12/04/22 at 6:39 PM
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff

U.S. 30 to N. Oregon Coast Reopens to One Lane and Only at Night

Latest Coastal Lodging News Alerts
In Seaside:
Includes exclusive listings; some specials in winter
In Cannon Beach:
Includes rentals not listed anywhere else
In Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach:
Some specials for winter
In Pacific City, Oceanside:
Some specials for winter
In Lincoln City:
Some specials for winter
In Depoe Bay, Gleneden Beach:
Some specials for winter
In Newport:
Look for some specials
In Waldport
Some specials for winter
In Yachats, Florence
Some specials for winter
Southern Oregon Coast Hotels / Lodgings
Reedsport to Brookings, places to stay; winter deals

(Astoria, Oregon) – One route to the north Oregon coast and Astoria is partially opened back up after a major landslide this week – but only at night. U.S. 30, the long, winding stretch that takes its time to get from the edges of Portland to Astoria, will still be closed during the day, which is the only time crews can work on the hazardous debris area. (Photos courtesy ODOT)

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) said U.S. 30 will have one lane open with flaggers, from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. This starts Sunday night. Crews still must remove large amounts of rock from the side of the cliff, at this site about 20 miles east of Astoria.

“There is no estimate when we can reopen U.S. 30 in the daytime too or when we can reopen more than a single lane with traffic flaggers,” ODOT said.

This still leaves the usual route to Astoria – U.S. 26 – as the best way to get there or the rest of the Oregon coast.

ODOT said if you plan to utilize U.S. 30 at night along with its single lane, use extra caution. Drive at slower speeds and watch for the flaggers. You can also expect major delays.

The landslide happened November 29, taking out a semi truck with it, after heavy rains loosened the hillside and rocks, then winds came along to shake trees loose - as well as the soil. The drive was not injured, say Oregon State Police.

See Oregon Coast Traffic Conditions

Crews are still rapelling down the sides of the cliff to remove large sections left behind by the landslide. It is extremely dangerous work requiring daylight hours, which is then coordinated with cleanup crews below in order to keep them safe.

This is not the average landslide ODOT usually deals with along the Oregon coast.

“It is too dangerous and complicated to run traffic during the day,” ODOT Maintenance District 1 Manager Mark Buffington said Sunday. “We are attempting to bring in another team of scalers tomorrow hoping to double our efforts.”

Traveling through this area at night is not ideal, ODOT admits. But it is necessary in this case to provide relief to motorists who need to use this route and create some mobility for the freight hauling industry as repairs continue.

ODOT is also concerned about the safety of travelers as this snow and cold weather season has started in earnest, especially in the Oregon Coast Range where some warnings still exist.

“Slow down in wintry weather and leave plenty of space between you and other vehicles,” ODOT said. “Remember, it takes longer to stop in wet and/or freezing conditions. Also bring traction devices if you cross snow zones and know how to use them.” Hotels in Astoria - Where to eat - Astoria Maps and Virtual Tours

MORE ASTORIA PHOTOS BELOW


MORE PHOTOS BELOW






Booking.com





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

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


Coastal Spotlight


LATEST Related Oregon Coast Articles

Extremely Rare Fin Whale Strands on Oregon Coast: Attacked by Orcas, Stuck in...
Further updates on fin whale. Sciences

Florence's Wine, Chowder and Glass Float Trail Returns in Feb to Central Oreg...
February 16 to 18 featuring wine, food, art and floats. Florence events

Central Oregon Coast's Festival of Illusions Fills Lincoln City with Magic Ov...
March 23 to 30 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Lincoln City events

7-Mile Stretch of Central Oregon Coast Road Between Newport and Seal Rock Pac...
Newport's South Beach to Seal Rock: Ona Beach, Holiday Beach, Booth State Park, Lost Creek and the undiscovered

Haystack Rock Awareness Program Starts Up Again on N. Oregon Coast's Cannon B...
A return to action for the 2024 season on February 16. Cannon Beach events

Four Unique to Bizarre Aspects of One Chunk of Oregon Coast: Between Yachats ...
Weird steps, wondrous pathway, volcanic remnants. Geology

Cuteness on Parade: Gleneden Beach Pet Parade March 30 Benefits Oregon Coast ...
Gleneden Beach Pet Party and Parade near Lincoln City. Lincoln City events

Seaside's Wilder Side: A Historic Kind of Oregon Coast Rugged and Unruly
A chunk of stuff to do in the natural world


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