I-5 reopens after multi-vehicle crash – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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I-5 reopens after crash By Vickie Aldous By Mail Tribune staff Updated: Nov 19, 2021 04:25 PM A A A two-vehicle crash temporarily blocked northbound lanes between Medford and Phoenix Friday afternoon. [Photo from tripcheck.com] Friday afternoon crash closed both northbound lanes The Oregon Department of Transportation announced at 4:09 p.m. Friday that I-5 northbound lanes between Phoenix and south Medford had reopened after a two-vehicle crash blocked both lanes. Drivers are advised to watch for road crews on the I-5 shoulder and to expect congestion until the vehicles are removed and a back-up of traffic clears. Views from ODOT road cameras at 4:19 p.m. Friday showed semi trucks and passenger vehicles backed up in a long line on I-5, but moving forward. For updates, visit tripcheck.com .