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| ODOT crews will sweep I-5 between Portland and Woodburn | ||
| 12/23/2008 | ||
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Holiday traffic and icy conditions combine to snarl traffic SALEM – Icy conditions and traffic are slowing I-5 in both directions between Salem and Portland. ODOT snow removal efforts may slow traffic further over the next two hours as crews team up to clear I-5. ODOT crews from Salem will travel I-5 northbound, starting in Woodburn and creating rolling slowdowns as multiple ODOT vehicles clear ice and snow simultaneously. ODOT crews from Portland will travel on southbound I-5, clearing ice and snow as they travel. Crews will use graders and plows, which clear the highway of snow and most ice accumulation. ODOT vehicles will travel in formation, allowing a single pass to cover most of the road surface. Expect long delays on I-5 between Salem and Portland. Consider postponing travel or using alternate routes, if possible. Road conditions: http://www.tripcheck.com Winter driving tips: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/winterdriving.shtml # # ODOT # #
Media inquiries only: Adam Torgerson, Public Information Officer, (503) 986-2880 Sign up for the ODOT Region 2 press release mailing list at: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/REGION2/contact_us.shtml |
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