Tree Removal Project Hwy. 126W, April 20

A tree removal safety project will cause delays on OR 126W (Florence-Eugene Highway) about one mile east of the tunnel for the next two weeks. An Oregon Department of Transportation maintenance crew will be removing trees from the state’s right of way to enhance safety for travelers at mileposts 20-22. The work is scheduled weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting on Monday and lasting the next two weeks. At least one lane of travel will be open with flaggers controlling two-way traffic. Travelers should expect delays.