Portland metro Wednesday traffic: OR 551 reopens after fatal overnight crash near Canby

OR 551 deadly crash

A fatal crash has closed OR 551 just south of the ramp to I-5 northbound. Clackamas County Sheriff

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A head-on crash near Canby killed one person on OR 551 just south of the Interstate 5 onramp, Clackamas County officials said.

The road was closed to all traffic while police investigated. The crash happened just after midnight early Wednesday.

Update 6:55 a.m.: The road has reopened to through traffic.

Vancouver will close Beach Drive between Shorewood Drive and Wintler Community Park for railroad track repairs beginning Wednesday, Jan. 22. The road is scheduled to reopen the morning of Saturday, Jan. 25.

Wintler will not be accessible for vehicles during the road closure. Visitors may still access the park on foot or by bicycle using the Columbia River Renaissance Trail.

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VISTA RIDGE TUNNEL 8:23 a.m.: Crash blocking the left lane of U.S. 26 eastbound just prior to the tunnel.

Update 8:39 a.m.: Moved to right shoulder.

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OREGON CITY 7:38 a.m.: Crash on OR 213 north of Beavercreek Road has northbound traffic backed up. Expect delays.

Update 8:10 a.m.: Cleared.

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CLACKAMAS COUNTY/DAMASCUS: 7:23 a.m.: A tree on power lines has caused several traffic signals to go dark on OR 212 and 224 in the Damascus and Carver areas. Expect delays westbound into the Clackamas area.

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BEAVERTON 7:15 a.m.: Crash on Southwest Scholls Ferry Road at 175th Avenue in front of Mountainside High School.

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RIDGEFIELD 6:52 a.m.: Stall is blocking the onramp to I-5 southbound from SR 502 in Ridgefield. Expect delays.

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Oregon 230 is open after being closed since Sunday, Jan. 12, when a winter storm brought heavy snow and downed trees to the High Cascades area.

Warmer weather over the weekend and on Tuesday allowed crews to remove downed trees and groom the highway.

OR 230 Near Propect

Road crews have been working to clear several snowy southern Oregon highways. Photo courtesy of ODOT

Ten inches of snow has fallen in the area early this week, but crews have been able to keep the road plowed and ready for traffic. Warmer temperatures are expected through the end of the week and should help alleviate travel hazards.

Chains are still required on all vehicles traveling through the corridor. Drivers should monitor Tripcheck.com for up-to-date information.

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