Travelers should also expect the 20 minute delays to continue
 Downed trees and debris above the west entrance to the Knowles Creek Tunnel on OR-126W.
As part of ongoing efforts to address damage caused by recent winter storms, people traveling on OR 126W from Mapleton to Veneta should expect temporary full closures and continued delays.
On Feb. 26, crews will close OR 126W at milepost 19 to bring in large equipment to deal with one particularly troublesome area above the west entrance to the Knowles Creek Tunnel. The closures will happen from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be 1-hour in duration.
Also, drivers will continue to experience 20-minute delays due to the ongoing cleanup efforts along this section of OR 126W. We expect these delays to extend well into the spring.
These closures and delays are vital to enable the safe maneuvering of heavy equipment, large logs, and debris over the highway. While these closures are expected to cause daytime delays, our priority remains ensuring the safety of both motorists and our crews.
If you plan to travel this route next week, plan ahead and give yourself extra time. Remember that this work will cause daytime delays. Be prepared to stop and give our crews space. If you want to avoid the delays, consider an alternate route.
Tripcheck.com will be updated with construction information and delays throughout the week.
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