Forest Road 4254 on Ochoco National Forest repaired, reopened after heavy rain caused washout

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) - The Forest Service has successfully repaired and reopened a section of Forest Service Road 4254, which was closed last week due to a washout.

Heavy rainfall caused significant damage to FSR 4254, located east of the junction of FSR 4254-800. To prioritize public safety, the affected section of the road was temporarily closed.

The Engineering Department of the Ochoco National Forest worked diligently to promptly and safely reopen the road.

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