Oregon Route 234 Explained

State:OR
Type:OR
Route:234
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:Route 234 highlighted in red
Established:1954[1]
Length Mi:17.78
Length Round:2
Direction A:West
Terminus A: OR 99 near Gold Hill
Junction: I-5 in Gold Hill
Direction B:East
Terminus B: OR 62 near Eagle Point
Previous Type:OR
Previous Route:233
Next Type:OR
Next Route:237

Oregon Route 234 is an Oregon state highway which runs between the city of Gold Hill, Oregon and the town of Eagle Point. Known as the Sams Valley Highway No. 271, it extends for 18miles, entirely within Jackson County.

Route description

OR 234 begins, at its western terminus, at an interchange with Interstate 5 in Gold Hill. For the first several miles of the highway's existence, it is concurrent with Oregon Route 99, which departs from the freeway to serve Gold Hill. In the city center, OR 234 and OR 99 diverge; with the latter returning to the freeway. OR 234 then heads northeast, passing through the northern edge of the Rogue Valley and the Cascade foothills. It passes nearby the community of Sams Valley, and ends at an intersection with Oregon Route 62, north of Eagle Point.

Notes and References

  1. News: Reconstruction of Highway Through Oregon to Result in Number Changes . February 20, 2020 . The News-Review . April 8, 1954 . . 1 - 2. Newspapers.com.