Highway 22 reopened after crash closure near Mehama

Traffic backs up on Highway 22 following a crash east of Mehama Friday afternoon.
Traffic backs up on Highway 22 following a crash east of Mehama Friday afternoon.

Highway 22 reopened Friday afternoon after a crash closed the roadway in both directions just east of Mehama.

The crash happened near the North Fork Road turnoff around 12:30 p.m. Officials announced the reopening at 1:30 p.m.

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This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Highway 22 reopened after crash closure near Mehama