ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: OR 58 Willamette Highway is now open on the west side between Interstate 5 and Oakridge. The road remains closed by the Cedar Creek Fire between milepost 36 (updated location), east of Oakridge, and milepost 70 at Crescent Lake Highway. Expect traffic on the west side as some evacuation levels have been lowered and people are returning. For evacuation information go to www.lanecounty.org/cedarcreek. Be aware that conditions may change. Check TripCheck.com or call 5-1-1 for current road conditions. More Info Here UPDATE
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
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