Astoria Bridge closure rescheduled to Feb. 26

Published 1:27 pm Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The overnight closure of the Astoria Bridge has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 26, due to weather, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The closure will allow crews to remove the former toll booth structure on the Oregon-side on-ramp after inspectors identified a potential safety concern.

The bridge opened in 1966 and originally collected $1.50 per vehicle in tolls. Tolling ended in 1993 after construction costs were paid off. The toll booths were removed at that time, but the overhead structure remained. During a recent inspection, bridge engineers found damage to the wood roof, which could be at risk of collapsing during inclement weather, and recommended removing it as soon as possible to reduce risk to travelers.

The bridge itself remains safe for travel. This emergency work is focused only on the deteriorating toll structure.

What to expect

The bridge will be fully closed in both directions from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 and there will be no practical detour available during those hours; however, emergency vehicles will be allowed through. Flaggers will be stationed at both ends of the bridge.

ODOT officials are advising travelers to plan ahead and avoid crossing the bridge during the overnight closure if possible.

Travelers can check TripCheck.com for updates.

— The Astorian