Oregon Route 38
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Oregon Route 38 is an Oregon state highway that runs between the city of Reedsport on the Oregon Coast, and in interchange with Interstate 5 near the communities of Curtin and Anlauf. It is also known as the Umpqua Highway, as the western portions of the highway run alongside the Umpqua River. The highway lies entirely within Douglas County.
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[edit] Route description
Oregon Route 38 begins (at its western terminus) at a junction with U.S. Route 101 in Reedsport. It heads due east from there, running alongside the Umpqua river, passing through towns such as Murphy's Camp, Scottsburg, and Green Acres.
In the city of Elkton, Oregon, the highway intersects with Oregon Route 138, which continues to follow the Umpqua River, heading south. OR 38 continues east, passing through the Elk Creek Tunnel State Park, as well as the highway tunnel the park is named after. The highway continues east through the mountains of southwestern Oregon, eventually reaching the community of Drain. In Drain, it intersects with Oregon Route 99; OR 38 continues northeast from Drain on an alignment shared with OR 99. Just south of Curtin, OR 38 ends at an interchange with Interstate 5. OR 99 continues north, sharing an alignment with I-5 (diverting from it once again when it the highway reaches the city of Cottage Grove.
The western stretch of OR 38, between Reedsport and Elkton, is part of the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway.
For the majority of its length, OR 38 is a two-lane undivided highway, with occasional passing lanes.
[edit] Cities and towns along the route
- Reedsport
- Murphy's Camp
- Scottsburg
- Green Acres
- Elkton
- Drain
- Anlauf
- Curtin
[edit] Intersections with other highways
- US 101, in Reedsport
- Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, between Reedsport and Elkton
- OR 138 in Elkton
- OR 99 between Drain and Curtin
- I-5, near Curtin
[edit] External links
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| Preceded by: 37 |
Route 38 | Succeeded by: 39 |
