I-5 reopens after closure near Oregon-California state line, officials urge drivers to monitor winter weather

Makenzie Elliott, Register-Guard
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Trucks pulled over on Interstate 5 north near Ashland on Friday, March 10, 2023, due to a closure of the freeway at the Oregon-California state line.
Trucks pulled over on Interstate 5 north near Ashland on Friday, March 10, 2023, due to a closure of the freeway at the Oregon-California state line.

All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 are open Friday morning from Exit 14 in Ashland to the California border following an overnight closure due to severe weather conditions in northern California.

Caltrans officials said the weather is expected to warm up this weekend, but it is unclear whether upcoming weather conditions will close Interstate 5 again. Drivers are urged to check road conditions before traveling.

"It's good for folks to monitor, until we get to drier, more stable weather, any kind of element that might be out there, whether it be for snow, or whether it be for flooding, slides, you name it," said Chris Woodward, Caltrans public information officer. "It's good to check early and often before you go."

Snow is seen on Interstate 5 on Friday, March 19, 2023, at the Oregon-California state line. The freeway was closed Thursday night due to heavy snowfall in northern California.
Snow is seen on Interstate 5 on Friday, March 19, 2023, at the Oregon-California state line. The freeway was closed Thursday night due to heavy snowfall in northern California.

Northbound lanes of Interstate 5 over the Siskiyou Summit are under tire chain restriction.

OR 66 and OR 273 remain closed except for local traffic.

Makenzie Elliott covers breaking news and public safety for The Register-Guard. Reach her at MElliott@gannett.com. Find her on Twitter at @makenzielliott

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