3:30P UPDATE: OR-66, MP 5 — 44: Greensprings Hwy. (OR-66) is closed 4 miles east of Ashland to MP 66 in Klamath County due to extreme winter weather conditions. Do not detour on secondary roads; they are not maintained for winter travel.
3P UPDATE: Caltrans has closed I-5 40 miles south of the Oregon border. At Caltrans request, southbound I-5 traffic will be held in Oregon at MP 11 (South Ashland) and released every 20 minutes. Expect extended delays and chain restrictions to continue. Travel is not advised at this time; postpone your trip, if possible. Do not detour on secondary roads; they are not maintained for winter travel.
SW Oregon– Extreme winter weather conditions have led to significant delays and intermittent closures on Interstate 5 over the Siskiyou Pass, affecting both northbound and southbound traffic. Chains are mandatory for all vehicles except four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles, unless towing. Motorists are strongly advised against detouring onto secondary roads, and travel is not recommended at this time. Stay informed with updates on TripCheck.com.
High Cascade Passes: The impact of extreme winter weather conditions extends to the closure of highways near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake. This includes OR 62 between Prospect and Union Creek (MP 44-65), OR 230 from Union Creek to the intersection with OR 138E (Diamond Lake Junction), and OR 138E between Diamond Lake Junction and U.S. 97 (MP 83-100). Travelers are urged to postpone their journeys on mountain passes until weather conditions improve. For the latest updates, visit TripCheck.com.
More Information: Stay updated on the current situation and road conditions by checking TripCheck.com regularly. Exercise caution and prioritize safety if travel is unavoidable during these extreme weather conditions in SW Oregon.
Source: ODOT
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