Crash Closes Southbound I-5 Near Oregon-California Border

Near Ashland, Oregon- The southbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed about a mile north of the Oregon-California border following a crash involving a semi-truck, officials said Sunday.

The closure, near milepost 1, may be extended, according to authorities. Drivers are being advised to use alternate routes or postpone travel until the interstate reopens.

No immediate details were released on injuries or when the highway might reopen.

Medford Alert News is working to gather additional confirmed information at this time.


UPDATE: ODOT reports all lanes have reopened following the earlier crash.


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