Oregon 234 has reopened west of Eagle Point following a seven-week closure for repairs, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced on Nov. 21, 2025.
Settling and storm damage caused the road at milepost 15.1 to sink, requiring extensive reconstruction.
During the closure, contractor Visar Construction removed the road surface and excavated to a depth of 30 ft. Fill material was replaced by higher-quality rock to help prevent erosion. Crews also improved the drainage system to better accommodate runoff during future storms.
Travelers can expect intermittent lane closures in the coming weeks as crews complete finishing work.
"People who travel through this area often will see a big improvement," said Jeremiah Griffin, ODOT district manager. "We appreciate everyone's patience during the highway closure. School bus drivers, first responders, commuters and people living along the detour route all had to adjust their daily routines."
The roadway sank noticeably following a major storm earlier this year. The speed limit was lowered for safety and maintenance crews provided temporary repairs while teams worked to design a permanent fix.
The project was originally scheduled to begin in June, however, geologists found additional voids deep beneath the roadway that required a project redesign, pushing the start date to early October.
The project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program, which provides funding to repair roads on the federal highway system that are damaged by natural disasters and catastrophic events.
