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Banks, Oregon Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Banks! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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- How the new Highway 6 roundabout will change driving through Banks
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📰 News we're reading
• Hwy 6 Towards Oregon Coast Gets Some Work at Banks (beachconnection.net) — Drivers in Banks should prepare for construction and traffic shifts as the city and Washington County build a new roundabout at Highway 6 and NW Aerts Road, aiming to improve safety and future traffic flow. Expect daytime work, a temporary bypass road, lane and shoulder closures, and occasional access limits on nearby streets while crews complete the project. 
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