Rockslide Forces Closure of Stretch of Oregon Highway Until Next Week
Elkton, OR — An early morning rockslide along an Oregon highway has caused a closure expected to last into next week.
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ORDOT), an estimated 7,000 cubic yards of rock and debris slid into the roadway Friday morning along Oregon 138 West, about a mile north of Yellow Creek.
Officials quickly closed the stretch from Elkton to Sutherlin Highway and said it would remain so for the remainder of the day.
Oregon 138 West (Elkton to Sutherlin Highway) expected to remain closed all day due to a rockslide 10 mi. south of Elkton. Estimated 7,000 cubic yards of rock and debris is blocking road about a mile north of Yellow Creek day use area. Use alternate route. https://t.co/qkjPlcFose pic.twitter.com/ODLeL6c0n7
— OregonDOT (@OregonDOT) November 12, 2021
However, on Friday afternoon ORDOT indicated the closure would continue into next week as crews work to clear the rock and assess and repair any damages.
Oregon 138 West (Elkton to Sutherlin Highway) is expected to remain closed until Tuesday due to a rockslide 10 miles south of Elkton. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area, however, a detour is in place. https://t.co/qkjPlcFose for the latest. pic.twitter.com/7xTT0urLhr
— OregonDOT (@OregonDOT) November 12, 2021
All travelers are advised to use alternate routes.
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