North Jetty Access Closed
Lane County has announced the long-term closure of North Jetty Road in Florence. The closure, which began Tuesday, May 26th, stretches from Harbor Vista Road to the entrance of North Jetty Park and is expected to continue through Friday, September 4th. County officials say the closure is necessary as crews rebuild parking lots for North Jetty Park and the nearby dive park along North Jetty Road. There are no alternate vehicle routes available during the construction period, however access to the North Jetty beach can still be reached by the outlet near Driftwood Shores. Officials encourage visitors to plan ahead and avoid the area while work is underway.
Dunes Accident Claims One Life
A 35-year-old man has died and a 13-year-old boy suffered multiple broken bones following an ATV crash Saturday afternoon near Railroad Hill in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office says the crash involved two dirt bikes and a side-by-side. Investigators say the side-by-side had stopped before the collision, but the dirt bike riders jumped a dune and did not see the vehicle. One rider landed on top of the side-by-side, while the other crashed head-on into it. The adult rider later died from his injuries. The 13-year-old was first taken to Bay Area Hospital, then transferred to Portland for pediatric care. Authorities say speed and jumping without a spotter were contributing factors. All riders were reportedly wearing proper safety gear.
Household Waste Roundup
Lane County’s free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup is coming to Florence on Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th at the Florence Transfer Station on North Rhododendron Drive. Community members can dispose of up to 35 gallons of household hazardous waste including paint, cleaners, lawn chemicals, car care products, pool chemicals and fluorescent tubes. Friday’s collection runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Businesses generating small amounts of hazardous waste may also participate with pre-registration and disposal fees. Electronics recycling will also be available at several Lane County transfer stations during normal business hours.
