U.S. Route 97 in Oregon
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U.S. Route 97 (US 97) in the U.S. state of Oregon is a major north–south United States highway which runs from the California border, south of Klamath Falls, to the Washington border on the Columbia River, between Biggs Junction, Oregon and Maryhill, Washington. Other than the northernmost stretch (which is known as the Sherman Highway), US 97 (along with US 197) is known as The Dalles-California Highway. In May 2009, Oregon Senate passed a bill to rename US 97 as "World War II Veterans Historic Highway".
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Maintained by ODOT | ||||
Length | 289.31 mi (465.60 km) | |||
Existed | 1930s–present | |||
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South end | US 97 at California state line | |||
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North end | US 97 at Washington state line | |||
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Country | United States | |||
State | Oregon | |||
Counties | Klamath, Deschutes, Jefferson, Wasco, Sherman | |||
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With the exception of Interstate 5 (I-5), US 97 is the most important north–south highway corridor in the state. It serves two major population centers (Klamath Falls and Bend), and is the main corridor east of the Cascade Mountains. While much of the highway remains in two-lane undivided configuration, significant sections have been upgraded to expressway or freeway status.