Josephine County, OR – Traffic Alert: Redwood Hwy 199 Closed for Homecoming Parade Today

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Cave Junction, OR – Drivers along Redwood Highway (U.S. 199) should expect intermittent closures and delays this afternoon, Friday, October 23, as Illinois Valley High School holds its annual Homecoming Parade.

According to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, traffic on Redwood Hwy near Lister Street will be briefly closed between 1:40 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. to allow students to parade safely through the area. The route will pass Evergreen Elementary, Lorna Byrne Middle School, and Illinois Valley High School.

Motorists are urged to use caution, reduce speeds, and remain alert for students and parade participants near the highway and school zones. The Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that temporary traffic stops will occur but are expected to be short in duration.

Community members attending the parade are encouraged to arrive early and follow posted detours or instructions from law enforcement officers managing traffic.

The parade celebrates Illinois Valley High School’s homecoming festivities, which bring together students, families, and alumni from across southern Josephine County.

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