September 2, 2022 3:30 a.m.

Visitors to the southern Oregon coast should expect traffic congestion and delays heading north on U.S. 101 through Reedsport on Labor Day.

Dan Latham of the Oregon Department of Transportation said in recent years, northbound traffic has backed up from Reedsport through Winchester Bay during peak traffic hours on the final day of summer holiday weekends, when many travelers are headed home. Latham said ODOT expects the heaviest traffic to occur on Monday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

ODOT advises holiday travelers to avoid peak hours or use alternate highway routes. Latham said drivers should watch for electronic message boards on U.S. 101 near Reedsport and Winchester Bay.

For updates about road conditions and traffic delays, go to: www.trickcheck.com.