OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): OR 6 Emergency Repairs – Two Lanes OPEN!

Progress you can drive on

We’re excited to announce that OR 6 is open to two-way traffic again, as of January 14, 2026. There will still be workers in the area.

If you’re driving in the area, please:

Slow down.
Watch for flaggers helping direct traffic.
Use caution as crews install guardrail on Monday, January 19.

After the guardrail is installed, the emergency repairs will be complete and flagging operations will end.

We’d like to give a huge shout-out to Pihl Excavating, AAngels Traffic Control, Brix Paving and Columbia River Contracting for their hard work and dedication in rebuilding OR 6 and getting traffic back on the road.

Thank you for your patience

Following the December 2025 storm, a downhill landslide and sunken road damaged OR 6 near milepost 35.

This prompted a full road closure on December 19 while crews assessed conditions and stabilized the area.

Later that day, OR 6 reopened to one lane with alternating traffic.

Since then, crews have continued emergency repair work.

Work included:

Creating a temporary lane to keep OR 6 open during repairs with 24/7 pilot cars and temporary signals.
Removing slide material and debris.
Building up the ground to meet the height of OR 6.
Applying new pavement and striping.

Curious what else we’re doing on OR 6?

Check out the corridor webpage to learn more about the work we have planned along OR 6 to improve safety and give you a smoother ride.

Check out what we’re building in and around your community

See what else is being constructed on the roads around your community by visiting our webpage. Explore our interactive map to see what we’re working on.

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

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