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Posted on: December 12, 2025

[ARCHIVED] HIGHWAY 229 CLOSURE DUE TO LANDSLIDE

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 HIGHWAY 229 CLOSURE DUE TO LANDSLIDE

Siletz, Ore. December 12, 2025, 1:00 pm 

There is a highway closure at Milepost 14 of Highway 229 due to landslide, The highway will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. Please use an alternate route. The landslide has impacted roughly a 0.2 mile stretch of road. 

We are asking the public to please stay out of the impacted area. 

The impacted area includes up to five residential properties, including substantial impact to at least three residential structures. All known occupants in the impacted area have been accounted for and have been safely evacuated. 

The slide, including earth debris, structural debris, and possibly vehicle debris has entered the Siletz River. The slide originally occurred on property owned by Weyerhaeuser above Highway 229 and continued down to the properties below the highway and the Siletz River. Their representatives have been notified of the situation and are evaluating their property. Two of the evacuated residents have been connected to the American Red Cross for services. 

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Transportation, Siletz Valley Rural Fire Department, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to the scene.

Lincoln County Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Operations Center to assist in response to the slide. State agencies have been notified regarding the river impacts. 

As always, review www.tripcheck.com before you travel for the most up to date information.

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