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  "description": "ODOT reports winter conditions have closed Highway 6, less than 30 minutes after Highway 26 was shut down near the Timber Junction.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-18T22:11:14.000Z",
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  "textContent": "**Update, 3:20 p.m.:** Both Highway 26 and Highway 6 appear to be open, according to tripcheck.com, though winter weather continues to impact travel. Motorists should also be aware of a reported crash on Timber Road.\n\n* * *\n\nHighway 6 (Wilson River Highway) is closed near milepost 36, about three miles west of Glenwood, due to winter conditions, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday.\n\n“Winter conditions have closed the road. Use an alternate route,” ODOT said.\n\nThe closure came less than 30 minutes after Highway 26 was closed near the Timber Junction due to a crash.\n\nNumerous crashes have been reported throughout the day on Highways 6, 26 and 47 due to snowy and icy conditions across the area.\n\nDrivers should avoid the area if possible. Real-time traffic updates and traffic camera views of state highways are available at tripcheck.com.\n\n_This is a developing story. Check back for updates._",
  "title": "Highway 6 closed near milepost 36 due to winter conditions",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-18T23:22:40.363Z"
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