 Landslides are an ongoing problem along the southern Oregon coast. The South Coast Slide Study will consider plans for transportation resiliency along U.S. Highway 101 between Port Orford and Brookings.
ODOT NEWS RELEASE:
South coast communities invited to comment on U.S. 101 landslide study
July 26, 2022
GOLD BEACH – The Oregon Department of Transportation is looking at options to help keep our south coast highways open in areas that are vulnerable to landslides. As part of this process, we would like to hear from you.
Following the 2019 Hooskanaden Slide, which closed U.S. 101 between Gold Beach and Brookings for two weeks, ODOT began studying several options to keep highway traffic moving between Port Orford and Brookings.
ODOT will host an online open house from July 26 to August 12 where we will discuss these options and offer visitors a chance to provide feedback and share their perspectives.
Landslides and road failures along the southern Oregon coast have been a problem for decades. These incidents disrupt the local economy, strain emergency services and make it difficult for people to reach essential services. Repairs can be costly and traffic impacts can linger for weeks or months.
This study will identify technically feasible and cost-effective projects and strategies to stabilize potential landslide areas, improve safety and operations along detour routes, and facilitate travel in the aftermath of a landslide.
We believe ODOT makes the best decisions when we work in partnership with local communities. Your feedback will be used to inform our final recommendations.
The online open house is available at https://odotopenhouse.org/south-coast-slides-study.
For more information, visit the South Coast Slides Study project website or contact ODOT Project Manager Lisa Cornutt, at Lisa.Cornutt@odot.oregon.gov or 541-957-3643.
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