Full daytime closures this month on the Old Youngs Bay Bridge, plan ahead

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 01/13/2026 05:27 PM PST

Road Work Alert

Old Youngs Bay Bridge

You may have seen our crews on the Old Youngs Bay Bridge working to replace support beams and posts under the bridge.

Plan ahead for full daytime closures

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While most of the work is happening under the bridge, we still need four daytime full bridge closures to complete our work safely.

The first two-day full bridge closures start January 19

During the closures, you can expect:

The Old Youngs Bay Bridge to close from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 19 and January 20.
A signed detour around the closure using the U.S. 101 New Youngs Bay Bridge.

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As work continues, you can expect:

Crews working mostly during the day.
Single lane closures Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nighttime single lane closures as needed, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Up to four full daytime bridge closures with detours during the project.
Construction noise and delays.

In the event of high or king tides, crews may need to switch to night work to stay on schedule. Please use caution when driving through the area.

Visit the project webpage to learn more.

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See what we're doing on the roads in and around your community by visiting our construction webpage. Explore our interactive map to see what we're working on.

Pay attention in work zones, slow down and move over – imagine this is where you work. Always drive safely, watch for construction signs and workers.

Remember: fines double in all Oregon work zones, whether workers and signs are present or not.

Have questions? Contact:

Mindy McCartt | Public Information Officer | 503-507-6045

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