Oregon Route 51 is an Oregon state highway running between Monmouth, Oregon and an intersection with Oregon Route 22 west of Salem. It encompasses the Independence Highway No. 193 (see Oregon highways and routes), and the Monmouth-Independence Highway No. 43. The route lies completely within Polk County. The Independence Highway previously continued south to US 20.
Read more about Oregon Route 51: Route Description, Major Intersections
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