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http://www.omniture.com --> Email Story to a Friend June 8, 2006 Flooding closes Hwy 140 KLAMATH FALLS — A dike broke along Highway 140 just west of here Wednesday evening, closing the road because of flooding. According to Oregon State Police Capt. Kurt Barthel, the road near the junction of highways 140 and 66 was closed as water crested the road. No accidents were reported. Apparently, wear and tear over the years caused the breach, Barthel said. Oregon Department of Transportation crews set up detours north on Highway 97 to Highway 62, then to Westside Road, officials said. "There was some acreage between the highway and the dike, which slowed the water considerably," Barthel added. "It flooded an entire field before reaching the highway." Road crews attempted to block the water by dropping gravel along the road, but to no avail. Barthel said they would spend the night working to repair the dike and hoped to have it fixed by this morning. For more information, call ODOT at 1-800-977-6368. Advertisement s Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker Custom Build Computers Discount Hotel Reservations --> online casinos news Ashley Furniture HomeStore Send Flowers California Casinos GMAT Prep Windermere Van Vleet Sports Equipment Online Casino Reviews Entertainment Guide --> Online Casino Fundraisers Sudoku Online Casinos Canada Online Pharmacy