CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - The notorious bump on Highway 26 has returned, though in a slightly different and less severe spot, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

ODOT says crews observed movement late last week, prompting the placement of warning signs and cones. A 25-mph speed limit is now enforced, with drivers urged to slow down significantly in the affected area.

The area, about 13 miles east of Seaside, is prone to movement due to groundwater and natural slopes beneath the road, according to ODOT.

Earlier this summer, in August and September, ODOT crews installed drainage across the highway , which temporarily stabilized the situation. However, issues persist.

This isn’t the first time the bump has caused issues. Since March, it has been known to damage car

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