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OR 6 Wilson River Highway Corridor Study

Project Completed

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Tillamook, Washington)


​​​​​​​​​​​​This study explored existing conditions and transportation issues in the OR 6 Wilson River Highway corridor.​


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About

OR 6 Study IconThe Wilson River Highway, OR 6, is a 48 mile rural road that connects Banks and Tillamook. It's a popular route for tourists and an important commercial connection between the Oregon Coast and the Portland metro area.

In recent years, safety has become an increasing concern for the local communities and people who use this route. As freight and recreational use has increased, so has the crash frequency and fatalities. 

In response to these local concerns, the Oregon State Legislature passed House Bill 4053 to do a safety study. Findings of the study were submitted in fall 2023. 

To understand needs along the corridor, we:

  • ​Gathered your feedback on existing problems.
  • Looked at issues related to safety, freight, operations and road conditions. 

The final product is a complete study of the highway. It includes possible solutions and projects as well as estimated costs.​

Schedule

The study​ is complete and has been submitted to the Oregon State Legislature for review.

​Past Meetings and Events

  • View our third archived online open house, open May 11 through May 26, 2023 to learn about the potential solutions.

  • Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at our in-person open house on May 16, 2023 at the Port of Tillamook bay. Your feedback helps us make sure we're including the right solutions in the study.​

  • View the second archived online open house, open Feb. 9 through March 2, 2023 to learn more about how we used your feedback, what corridor wide issues we've found and specific locations that stood out to us. 

  • Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and our in-person open house on Feb. 16, 2023 at the Port of Tillamook Bay. Your feedback is an important part of our process to make sure we're identifying the right safety issues and areas to focus on in the corridor.​

  • View the archived online open house​, open Nov. 8 through Nov. 28, 2022, to learn more about why we're doing the study.

  • ¿Habla español? Visite nuestra jornada de puertas abiertas.

  • Thank you for sharing your experiences at our tabling events at the Tillamook Safeway on Nov. 9 and at Jim's Market in Banks on Nov. 11, 2022.


Location

OR 6 |

​Between milepost 1 and 49

Cost and Funding

The study estimated to cost $371,539.
The study identified issues and potential solutions. It won't result in specific project work until funding becomes available.​

Contacts & Media

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Project Contacts

Senior Transportation Planner
Caroline Crisp
Email
caroline.crisp@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-313-6812

Public Information Officer
David House
Email
david.j.house@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-551-8641

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Last Updated

2/29/2024 11:54 AM

Project Number

OR6study

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
27003-007_TM3_Existing-and-Future-Conditions_memo_AV.pdfTechnical Memo #3: Existing and Future Conditions - please let us know if you need this in an alternate format
27003-007_TM4-OR6-CorridorIssuesSummary_Final.pdfTechnical Memo #4: Corridor Issues Summary - please let us know if you need this in an alternate format
OR6Study-Technical_Memo5_PotentialSolutions.pdfTechnical Memo #5
OR6_final_small_acc.pdfFinal report for the Oregon State Legislature on the corridor.