Originally Posted by
kenl666
The construction is done, last weekend a friend and I rode the Historic Columbia River Hwy from Troutdale up and over to Latroulle Falls without any problems (other than being out of shape...)
The construction project is off and on until the end of spring. This is the latest update that was emailed to me last week:
Phase 2 of the Crown Point Viaduct restoration project is underway. Here's the latest information, so you can plan your spring sightseeing trip.
Historic Columbia River Highway traffic delays and road closures to Crown Point from March 1 to May 24, 2013.
March 1 - April 14, 2013
Larch Mountain Rd. to Latourell Falls
- Open to all vehicles with periodic single lane closures and delays of up to 30 minutes.
- Vista House open to the public, 10 am to 4 pm daily.
April 15 - May 24, 2013
Larch Mountain Rd. to Latourell Falls
- Closed to all vehicles (including bicycles and pedestrians).
- Vista House closed.
May 24, 2013--to Mid June, 2013
Larch Mountain Rd. to Latourell Falls
- Road open beginning Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.
- Occasional single lane closure may occur with traffic delays of up to 30 minutes.
- Vista House open 10 am to 4 pm daily.
So, it looks like mid-April to about Memorial Day would be a bad time to ride the old highway. The alternate for then would be to take I-84 to the Bridal Veil Falls exit.