OR 58 is an important highway between the Cascade Mountains and the Willamette Valley. The west entrance to the Salt Creek Tunnel could be blocked during a large earthquake. The rocky slope above the highway could become unstable and block the tunnel entrance. We’re investigating the land and coming up with ideas to keep the tunnel safe and open for people to use.
This project will help get the road open quickly to emergency traffic and reduce the potential for people to be trapped inside the tunnel if a large earthquake occurs.
Visit the website below for timelines and more information.
https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-details.aspx?project=21341
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.
