Bear Camp closed for repair
From our weekly issue dated October 07, 2009
From Thursday, Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Oct. 21, Forest Road #23 (Bear Camp Road) will be closed for road repair work at milepost 32.5 on the Gold Beach side.
A detour route through the Burnt Ridge (Forest Road #2308) will be established.
Bear Camp Road, known also as the Bear Camp Coastal Route, is a popular route from the Oregon Coast to Galice. The road is a one- and two-lane narrow, winding, mountain road with turnouts.
Last year, the Bear Camp Road was affected by winter storm damage which narrowed the road surface to 12 feet at milepost 32.5. A contractor will install a concrete block wall to repair the road and re-establish width.
The U.S. Forest Service expects slight traffic delays of up to 15 minutes once the road is opened. The continuing road repair work is expected to be completed within 30 days. Travelers are urged to use caution when traveling and look for posted detour and road closed signs.
Hwy. 199 and Hwy. 101 are recommended for trailers, motor homes, oversized vehicles and all winter travel.
Motorists also are advised that the Bear Camp Coastal Route is not maintained for winter travel from Nov. 5 through May 31.
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