January 25, 2022 3:30 a.m.

Covering coastal Douglas County:

U.S. 101 motorists traveling between Reedsport and Gardiner should expect delays Tuesday, due to maintenance work on the Umpqua River Bridge.

Dan Latham of the Oregon Department of Transportation said the bridge will be briefly closed several times between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. so that ODOT staff can inspect and repair the mechanical system of the swing-span.

Latham said most delays will be under 10 minutes. Motorists should watch for roadside signs and traffic control devices.

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