TRAFFIC UPDATE
I-5 NB, MP 185: Crews will close one northbound lane 2 miles north of Creswell from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday while utility crews repair downed power lines. Watch for intermittent rolling slowdowns on Thursday as crews continue repairs. Use caution; expect congestion and delays. Check TripCheck.com for updates.
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OR-126 W, MP 14-40: Florence-Eugene Highway (OR-126 W) will remain closed overnight between mile points 14 and 40 due to downed trees and utility lines. The closure is estimated to last into Thursday afternoon (subject to change). Use an alternate route or postpone travel.
I-5, MP 182-188: The northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 5 between Goshen and Creswell have reopened. Crews removed downed power lines from the roadway.
As temperatures rise and ice and snow melt, be prepared for slippery roads and high water. More downed trees and utility lines are likely throughout the region. Use caution and expect delays and closures. Conditions can change quickly. Check TripCheck.com for updates. 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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