All northbound I-5 lanes open after police activity closes lane near Salem, delays expected

Whitney Woodworth, Salem Statesman Journal
Interstate 5 near the north Albany exit Friday afternoon.
Interstate 5 near the north Albany exit Friday afternoon.

Updated at 3:40 p.m. Friday

All lanes of Interstate 5 northbound near Salem are open Friday afternoon after one lane was closed because of law enforcement activity.

Oregon Department of Transportation officials warned drivers to expect delays near mile 245 south of Salem going into rush hour.

TripCheck reported traffic jams stretching south to Albany.

Traffic is moving slow on Interstate 5 north near Salem on Friday afternoon.
Traffic is moving slow on Interstate 5 north near Salem on Friday afternoon.

Further information on the reason for the closure was not immediately available.

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This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Northbound I-5 lanes open after police activity near Salem, delays expected