Tillamook County Emergency Manager Randy Thorpe contacted Dan Weber at ODOT concerning the announced upcoming closure on Highway 101 this weekend. He said that right now it is scheduled for a 36-hour closure starting at 7am Saturday, September 21, 2024 and ending at 7PM on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The contractor is hoping to get it done sooner but there are a lot of variables.
If you are headed north during this closure, the detour route will be to take highway 53 from Wheeler to Highway 26. Please plan to give yourselves extra time.
Google maps have the route from the turn off at wheeler to seaside as 28 miles and 40 minutes to drive it.
Remember to consult www.tripcheck.com prior to any travel plans to ensure the route is open or if there are any restrictions.
