UPDATE:
U.S. 20 Corvallis Newport Highway remains closed by a landslide one mile west of Toledo (milepost 5.5). The road will be closed at least into the evening as the slide involves approximately 4000 yards of material and at least 60 trees. The landslide is blocking both lanes of travel.
It has been reported that the closure will be in affect for the next 24-hours.
A landslide has closed U.S. 20 one mile west of Toledo (milepost 5.5). The landslide is blocking both lanes of travel. The road is expected to be closed for most of the day as crews clear the slide debris. There is a local detour in place on SE Bay Boulevard and Southeast Moore Drive. Travelers should consider using alternative routes such as OR 34 south of U.S. 20 or OR 18 to the north.
Thanks to Sgt Meister and Deputy Barry Bruster of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for the photos