A "massive" landslide between Kernville and Siletz has closed Highway 229 indefinitely, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The landslide, reported 10 miles north of Siletz around milepost 14, has "taken out the road," according to ODOT's Tripcheck.

"This will be a long-term closure, though we do not yet know whether that means days, weeks, months, or longer," ODOT spokesperson Mindy McCartt said.

The Oregon Coast has experienced heavy rainfall as the Pacific Northwest was pummeled by an atmospheric river. Lincoln City and the surrounding area has received an estimated 2.16 inches of rain in the last seven days.

Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @isabeldfun

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