SISTERS, OR -- Old McKenzie Pass will fully close for the season on November 9th. Snow gates were closed on the west side of the pass on October 30th. Oregon Department of Transportation crews will close the gates near Sisters Thursday morning.

Once Highway 242 closes, it’s closed to all users - including cyclists and pedestrians. ODOT does not maintain the road in the winter, and says travelers going beyond locked gates could encounter equipment or other hazards. There is also little to no cell service on the pass.

Photo of the west side gate courtesy of ODOT