All lanes opened after I-5 crash near Woodburn
Virginia BarredaUPDATE 6 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 21
All lanes have been reopened following the earlier crash.
Update 7:40 p.m.
All northbound lanes of I-5 have opened, according to ODOT. One southbound lane is still closed following a multi-vehicle crash involving semi trucks.
Update 7:10 p.m.
One southbound lane has opened following a multi-vehicle crash on I-5 involving semi trucks, according to ODOT. Two southbound lanes and all northbound lanes remain closed.
Update 6:50 p.m.
All northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed following a multi-vehicle crash involving semi trucks, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Travelers are advised to use an alternative route or expect long delays.
Original story
A major crash on Interstate 5 near Woodburn is slowing traffic in both directions, according to Oregon Department of Transportation's Trip Check.
The northbound congestion is primarily in Woodburn area. The southbound slowdown stretches from Woodburn to Donald, according to Trip Check.
The crash involved two semi-trucks and is affecting at least three northbound lanes. At least two southbound lanes were also affected. No injuries are reported.
The delay will last an extended period of time, according to Capt. Tim Fox with Oregon State Police.
Travelers are advised to use an alternative route.
The crash was reported at 2:40 p.m.
The story will be updated when more information is released.
Virginia Barreda is the Breaking News Reporter for the Statesman Journal. She can be reached at (503) 399-6657 or at vbarreda@statesmanjournal.com. Follow her on Twitter at @vbarreda2.