HY101 Sinkhole near Brookings
It seems that there is a major sinkhole across the entire highway near Brookings, OR. Link
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The OregonDOT flickr photostream says 'Massive sinkholes have opened up on U.S. 101 near the coastal town of Harbor. Detours are in place.' - plural
https://www.flickr.com/photos/oregondot/24573370852/in/photostream/
From the station photos I'd say its near the Fireside Diner (Harbor Cafe on the map) just above the harbor. From the Sat view it looks like there is a stream running in a culvert under the highway, roads and parking lots. Erosion in and around the culvert could be the cause.
I believe the detour is on OR816 which runs below this area, closer to the port. Portside RV park appears to occupy the lower reaches of this ravine.
Curry Pilot news article
Yes, it is a failed culvert under the Diner parkinglot and adjacent roads.
Video - while hwy was still open
https://www.flickr.com/photos/oregondot/24573370852/in/photostream/
From the station photos I'd say its near the Fireside Diner (Harbor Cafe on the map) just above the harbor. From the Sat view it looks like there is a stream running in a culvert under the highway, roads and parking lots. Erosion in and around the culvert could be the cause.
I believe the detour is on OR816 which runs below this area, closer to the port. Portside RV park appears to occupy the lower reaches of this ravine.
Curry Pilot news article
Yes, it is a failed culvert under the Diner parkinglot and adjacent roads.
Video - while hwy was still open
