Is Santiam Pass open?

A closure is reported on US-20 near Santiam Pass: Vehicle Restriction, road closed, Usfs NF-11: Semi truck traffic prohibited on NF-11 from US-20 to Quartzville.

Do I need chains on Santiam Pass?

Live Roads cannot say right now. Check ODOT TripCheck, and carry chains from November to April.

Santiam Pass

US-20 and OR-126 between Salem and Sisters, over the Cascades. Summit 4,817 ft, Oregon.

Santiam Pass

Elev 4817 ft

US-20 over Santiam Pass: closure reported

As of 10:54 AM PDT, within 20 miles of the summit. The official word is ODOT TripCheck.

On US-20 near the pass now 1

Full closure
Vehicle Restriction, road closed, Usfs NF-11: Semi truck traffic prohibited on NF-11 from US-20 to Quartzville
Until Jan 31, 2027, 1:53 PM PST
Semi Truck traffic prohibited on NF-11 through to US-20. The road is not maintained for snow and ice; Road is impassable to semi’s due to narrow roadways and tight corners. · Reported by Benton County, Oregon
Oregon DOT (TripCheck) · OR · updated December 18, 2025

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Questions

Is Santiam Pass open?: A closure is reported on US-20 near Santiam Pass: Vehicle Restriction, road closed, Usfs NF-11: Semi truck traffic prohibited on NF-11 from US-20 to Quartzville.
Do I need chains on Santiam Pass?: Live Roads cannot say right now. Check ODOT TripCheck, and carry chains from November to April.
What do R1, R2 and R3 mean?: R1: chains or snow tires required. R2: chains required, except 4wd/awd with snow tires. R3: chains required on all vehicles.

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