Oregon Route 51
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Oregon Route 51 is an Oregon state highway running between Monmouth, Oregon and an intersection with Oregon Route 22 west of Salem. It encompasses the Independence Highway and the Independence-Monmouth Highway. The route lies completely within Polk County. The Independence Highway previously continued south to US 20.
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[edit] Route description
OR 51 starts, at its southern terminus, in the city of Monmouth, at an intersection with Oregon Route 99W. It heads due east from there for approximately 2 1/2 miles, reaching the neighboring city of Independence. In Independence, it turns north, running parallel to the Willamette River, and continues for 6 miles. OR 51 terminates at an intersection with OR 22.
While no significant improvements are planned to OR 51 itself; a proposed project to improve OR 22 includes conversion of the (notoriously dangerous) intersection between OR 51 and OR 22 into a grade-separated interchange.[1]
[edit] Cities and towns along the route
- Monmouth
- Independence
[edit] Intersections with other highways
- Oregon Route 99W in Monmouth
- Oregon Route 22 west of Salem.
[edit] References
| Oregon Routes | ||
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| Preceded by: 47 |
Route 51 | Succeeded by: 52 |
