TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 97 reopens near La Pine after crash

(KTVZ) -- U.S. Highway 97 has reopened north of La Pine after a crash temporarily shut down the roadway in both directions, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

ODOT says the closure at milepost 164 has been lifted, and traffic is now moving through the area.

Drivers may still encounter some delays as traffic returns to normal.

No additional details about the crash have been released.

Travelers can check the latest road conditions on ODOT’s TripCheck website.

Earlier story:

LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A stretch of U.S. Highway 97 is closed north of La Pine following a crash, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Both Northbound and Southbound lanes are closed.

Pictures from ODOT cams taken around 6:49PM at Drafter RD, showing traffic backed up:

ODOT reports the closure is at milepost 164. Drivers should expect extended delays in the area and are urged to use alternate routes if possible.

Details about the crash, including injuries or the number of vehicles involved, have not yet been released.

Travelers can check current road conditions and updates through ODOT’s TripCheck website.