May 27, 2022 3:50 a.m.

Covering coastal Douglas County:

Visitors to the southern Oregon coast should expect delays heading north on U.S.101 through Reedsport on Monday.

Dan Latham of the Oregon Department of Transportation said in recent years, northbound traffic has backed up from Reedsport to Winchester Bay during peak Memorial Day traffic hours, which are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Latham said that is when many holiday travelers are heading home.

Travelers may also experience delays in two other areas near Reedsport.

In Scottsburg, Oregon 38 traffic is limited to a single lane due to construction on the new Scottsburg Bridge. Flaggers and pilot cars will provide traffic control.

Ten miles north of Reedsport, U.S. 101 is limited to a single lane at Tahkenitch Creek. A portable traffic signal is in use, though flaggers may provide additional traffic control as needed.

Latham said delays in Scottsburg and at Tahkenitch Creek are usually brief, though heavy traffic could produce long lines.

ODOT advises holiday travelers to avoid peak travel hours or use alternate highway routes. Watch for electronic message boards on U.S. 101 and Oregon 38 near Reedsport, as well as signs on Interstate 5.

For the latest information about road conditions and traffic delays, go to www.tripcheck.com.