UPDATE 3:51 p.m.: ODOT reports that all lanes have reopened on US-199, following a crash five miles south of Grants Pass.

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UPDATE: ODOT is reporting one southbound lane and both northbound lanes are closed, due to the crash that occurred six miles south of Grants Pass, at mile point 5.4. This will be an extended closure.

A northbound detour has been established using Redwood Ave. from Helms Rd. (accessed at OR-199 MP 6.5) to US-199 north of the crash scene.

Use caution and expect congestion in the area. More Info Here.

Previous Coverage:

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is warning drivers to steer clear of US-199.

ODOT says a crash occurred six miles south of Grants Pass, at mile point 5.4.

Traffic is anticipated to be delayed anywhere between 20 minutes to 2-hours, according to TripCheck. Both southbound lanes and one northbound lane have been closed, according to ODOT. Northbound traffic has a detour at Helms Road to Redwood Avenue.

ODOT says US-199 will have an extended closure.

The department is asking drivers in the area to use alternate routes. Drivers should prepare to slow down or move over for worker safety.