Slide on U.S. 101

U.S. 101 remains closed because of a landslide about four miles south of Cannon Beach, near Tug Point.  The slide occurred just after noon in an area where there is history of landslides. At this time, the slide is covering only the northbound lane.  However, there is enough material filtering down.  The southbound lane is closed for safety reasons.  ODOT is making an assessment of the slide risks and clean up, and there is no time table for opening the road.

To detour around the closure, travelers can use OR 53 which connects Wheeler on U.S. 101 and U.S. 26.  Travelers should avoid the area or expect long delays.