SEASIDE, Ore. ( KOIN ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is grappling with budget constraints, leaving critical stretches of road, like Highway 26 near Saddle Mountain, in dangerous condition.
After three crashes in just one week, drivers are demanding immediate action.
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At Milepost 13 about 20 miles east of Seaside, locals have dubbed the treacherous spot “The Bump,” where a sunken grade has sent cars airborne — despite a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour.
Kelly Bode, a Seaside resident who drives this stretch of road regularly, said the bump has worsened over time…