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Route Recommendation
Jay and Raylene Todd:
We take Hwy 20 both directions regularly going to Pacific Shores in our near 45 foot coach. Not a problem at all. There is about a 9 mile stretch closer to Newport (between about mp 15 and mp 25) that is a little windy - just slow down to the cautionary speed signs and you won't have a bit of trouble.
Hwy 38 between I-5 and Reedsport has 2 spots we don't like. A very narrow tunnel about 20 miles west of I-5 and a very narrow bridge about 20 miles east of Reedsport. The approach to the bridge is at an angle so you can't see traffic that might be approaching the other end.
We enjoy both Hwys 20 and 38 as they are both very pretty drives. Highway 26 into Florence is less pretty and considerably more windy.
Jeff Watt:
Thanks for the info. I'll be doing this run after Canyonville, so will chat more at the rally.
Jeff
Richard Cooper:
Jay -- what do you think of the tunnel north of Florence on the 101 highway -- heading to Newport? Signs at entrance to tunnel said 11'6" on sides --- your big rig would have to nearly go down the center line. I put about 1/3 to 40% of my rig in the opposing traffic lane and thank goodness another big rig wasn't coming at me or one of us would have had to unhook and back up.
Jay and Raylene Todd:
Richard,
That is pretty much what we would do now though I tend to avoid routes that I know are going to cause me palpations ...
Jeff Watt:
I looked at the tunnel on google street view and I can see where it will/might cause some second thoughts. I guess the best way to tackle it is to try and see if anyone is coming, put the flashers on, headlights on, maybe blare the horns a couple of times and blast through in the somewhat middle of it :o
Are there any other Tunnels/low/narrow bridges on 101 south of Newport to crystal city?
Jeff
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