Slide east of Florence, 126W, Dec. 21

ODOT release – Monday, Dec. 20, 4:20 p.m. – ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: OR 126 Florence-Eugene Highway is blocked by a landslide one mile east of Tiernan near the boat launch, milepost 10. The closure is expected to last into the evening. An estimated 200 yards of mud, trees, and rocks are across the road. Travelers should take alternate routes or delay travel. Watch for response crews. There is no local detour. 7:13 p.m. Update: ODOT: Valley, No. Coast: OR 126 Florence-Eugene Highway is closed through the night by a landslide one mile east of Tiernan near the boat launch, milepost 9.4. Mud, rocks and trees continue to come off of the hillside over the road, creating hazardous conditions. Cleanup will begin cleanup again Tuesday morning. Pictures of the initial slide are on TripCheck.com. Travelers should take alternate routes. Watch for response crews. There is no local detour. More Info on TripCheck.