Weather Delays Tree Removal on U.S. 26 Near Rhododendron
Summary
Oregon DOT and U.S. Forest Service crews canceled Wednesday's hazardous tree removal on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron due to snowfall. The work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, 2026, will be rescheduled to later this week or next week depending on weather conditions. Drivers should check Tripcheck.com for updates and expect flaggers and delays in a four-mile stretch when work resumes.
What changed
Oregon DOT issued a traffic alert notifying travelers that hazardous tree removal work on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron was delayed one day due to snowfall. The work window was April 14-16, 2026, and remaining work will continue later this week or next week depending on weather. The delay is administrative in nature and does not impose any compliance obligations.
Travelers on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron should monitor Tripcheck.com before traveling to confirm when work resumes. When crews are active, flaggers will direct traffic through a four-mile work zone, causing delays. No regulatory action or enforcement is associated with this alert.
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Weather delays hazardous tree removal on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron
Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 04/15/2026 08:33 AM PDT
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| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
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| ## Weather delays hazardous tree removal on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron |
| ## ODOT, U.S. Forest Service crews will reschedule work over next few days
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert | ## Weather delays hazardous tree removal on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron | ## ODOT, U.S. Forest Service crews will reschedule work over next few days
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
| | Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
| # Traffic Alert | # Traffic Alert |
| # Traffic Alert |
April 15, 2026
RHODODENDRON – Due to snowfall, ODOT and the U.S. Forest Service has canceled Wednesday’s removal of hazardous trees on U.S. 26 east of Rhododendron.
The rest of the work, originally scheduled for April 14-16, will continue later this week or next week, depending on weather. Check Tripcheck.com before you hit the road to see if this work is happening when you plan to travel.
When crews are working, watch for flaggers and expect a delay in a four-mile stretch of the highway east of Rhododendron.
Before you travel anywhere in Oregon, especially in severe weather, please visit Tripcheck.com for the latest information on road conditions. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. | |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1.
For questions about this work, contact David House, 503-551-8641. |
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