SR 401 Closed

WSDOT ALERT NEW: SR 401 – is CLOSED between the Astoria-Megler Bridge (milepost 0.0) and Knappton Road (milepost 9.0) due to debris covering the roadway

DATE/TIME: Oct. 27, 2021 – 2:35 p.m. LOCATION: SR 401 – between the Astoria-Megler Bridge (milepost 0.0) and Knappton Road (milepost 9.0) is CLOSED in both directions – Pacific County

DESCRIPTION: State Route 401, between the Astoria-Megler Bridge (milepost 0.0) and Knappton Road (milepost 9.0) is CLOSED both directions due to a debris slide covering the roadway. Geotechnical crews are on scene working to assess the situation. There is no ETA for reopening the roadway at this time. Travelers who need access on either side of the closure on SR 401 can detour using SR 4 and US 101.

START: Oct. 27, 2021 – 11:30 a.m.
END: Unknown CONTACT: Celeste Dimichina, WSDOT communications, 360-905-2057

Work Party at Ahlberg Park

Grangers chip after a large section of an elm tree collapsed at Ahlberg Park. The park is owned and operated by Grays River Grange. It is located next to the only covered bridge in Washington State.

Chipping elm branches
Krist and Rodney chip elm
Diane will use chips for her fruit trees.