Tillamook County, OR – Drivers along the northern Oregon Coast are facing significant travel disruptions today as Highway 6 is fully closed in both directions near milepost 35 due to roadway damage.
According to the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, the closure began Wednesday morning after a section of the roadway washed out, prompting emergency construction repairs. The affected stretch is closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic, and the shutdown is expected to remain in effect for approximately eight hours while crews work to restore safe travel conditions.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is on scene conducting repairs and working to make the roadway passable as quickly as possible. Officials say crews are operating expeditiously, but there is currently no firm reopening time beyond the estimated eight-hour window.
Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, as no through traffic is being allowed near the closure point. Authorities also emphasize the importance of obeying all posted road closure signs and traffic control devices for the safety of road crews and emergency personnel.
Highway 6 is a critical east-west route connecting Tillamook County to the Portland metropolitan area, and closures along this corridor can cause widespread travel delays, particularly for commuters, freight traffic, and coastal travelers.
Officials say updates will be provided as conditions change and repairs progress. Drivers planning travel through Tillamook County today should check ODOT trip updates before heading out and allow extra time if detours are required.
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