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US Highway 20 in Oregon opened for travel in both directions

Mudslide US-20
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Oregon US-20, which was closed earlier this week due to mudslides, has been re-opened for travel in both directions.

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Clean-up efforts around the roadway are still underway requiring reduced speeds for drivers. Bi-directional travel on the highway is open, though delays of about 20 minutes are expected while going through the area.

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Heavy storms caused unexpected rock and mudslides that made the roadway impassable.

One Boise resident had initially been caught between slides, spending the night in his vehicle, before crews were able to clear a pathway for a safe exit.

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