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Dennis L. Edwards Tunnel

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worker who was killed on January 28, 1999 when part of the tunnel collapsed while he was inspecting it for damage caused by heavy rains. The tunnel was closed for five weeks for repairs, and renamed for Edwards three years later.
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Mandel, Michelle (October 4, 2002). "Event honors renaming U.S. 26 tunnel for worker".
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Daza, Rosaria; Robin Frazen; Lisa Lednicer (January 29, 1999). "Tunnel proves deadly".
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Hamilton, Don (March 5, 1999). "Sunset Tunnel expected to reopen today".
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Transportation buildings and structures in Washington County, Oregon
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until 2002. It was renamed in honor of Dennis L. Edwards, an
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45°43′50″N 123°15′08″W / 45.73069°N 123.25210°W / 45.73069; -123.25210
US 26
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Tunnel clearance
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Oregon
Sunset Highway
U.S. Route 26
Northern Oregon Coast Range
Manning
Portland
Oregon Department of Transportation
List of tunnels in the United States
List of tunnels by location



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