Tillamook County, OR – Highway 6 is fully closed in both directions near milepost 35 as Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews work to repair a washed-out section of roadway, according to the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office.
The closure began early this morning and is expected to last around eight hours while crews stabilize the affected area. Deputies report some motorists are attempting to bypass the closure using gravel or wooded roads, but officials warn these routes are unsafe and could leave drivers stranded without cell service.
“Please do not attempt the gravel roads through the woods,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a public alert. “These attempts are unsafe, ineffective, and may result in people getting lost.”
ODOT is coordinating with deputies to add additional signage and barriers near the closure. No confirmed reopening time has been released, but updates will be provided as conditions change.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area, follow posted detours, and plan for alternate travel routes until the highway is reopened.
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