 The construction of a new retaining wall along the south side of Oregon 38 at Hinsdale Slough will limit the highway to a single lane of traffic for about one week.
NEWS RELEASE:
Retaining wall construction will delay traffic on Oregon 38 east of Reedsport
March 9, 2026
REEDSPORT – Drivers can expect traffic delays on Oregon 38 east of Reedsport next week due to a new highway project.
Starting on Monday, March 16, contractors will build a retaining wall around the inlet of a box culvert at Hinsdale Slough. The culvert is located near milepost 5, at the east end of the Dean Creek Elk Viewing area.
During construction, which is expected to continue for about one week, Umpqua Highway traffic will be limited to a single lane on weekdays during daylight hours. Flaggers will provide traffic control and delays will be less than 20 minutes.
Salem-based Carter & Company Inc. is the prime contractor on the $322,522 project.
For more information, visit www.TripCheck.com or contact ODOT Public Information Officer Dan Latham at 541-817-5200.
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