Crash slows Highway 97 traffic in both directions north of Bend

(Update: ODOT info)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A crash reportedly involving four vehicles slowed traffic in both directions and created backups Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 97 north of Bend.

The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m. in the 64000 block of North Highway 97, near milepost 133, about two miles north of Bend.

ODOT advised on TripCheck of delays in the area and urged motorists to "prepare to slow or move over for worker safety." Backups ensued for traffic in both directions during the removal of vehicle occupants and debris.

The crash occurred as rain was falling over much of the region.

ODOT Region 4 spokeswoman Kacey Davey told us the crash originally was reported as blocking all lanes, but some opened up to let some traffic through. The highway was reported fully reopened around 5:15 p.m.