Oregon Coast Faces Extended Closure and Risks Amid Landslide and Incoming Rain
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A massive landslide near Siletz, Oregon, has blocked Highway 229, destroyed homes, and caused significant debris to flow into the Siletz River. The slide, triggered by recent atmospheric rivers, is so large that it may take months or even longer to assess and clear, with officials concerned about ongoing instability and potential further slides.
- Highway officials say it may be months before it can determine how to deal with massive land slide near Siletz NPR for Oregonians
- 'We got to go!': Survivors recount escaping massive Highway 229 landslide in Lincoln County KGW
- 'Massive' landslide closes Highway 229 indefinitely near Siletz Statesman Journal
- ‘Our worst fear’ Oregon Coast residents brace for more rain as atmospheric river set to return Yahoo
- OR: WORK DELAYED ON CLEARING HWY 229 LANDSLIDE crossroadstoday.com
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