It took nearly a week for crews, working in often snowy and cold conditions, to clear away the wreckage of a deadly tanker truck crash on OR 22 west of Detroit Lake that closed the road to all vehicles from milepost 55 to the east end of Idanha.

The truck crash and fire damaged the road surface, and spilled fuel into the Santiam River. Crews from the DEQ and ODOT worked for nearly seven days to make the road again passable to travelers before the Christmas holiday. The road is now open in both directions.

Use caution through the Santiam Pass this weekend as snow and ice is forecast for areas above 1,000 feet.

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I-5 NEAR ALBERTA 8:33 a.m.; Truck driver lost some paint cans on I-5 northbound near Alberta Street onramp. Watch for slowing.



Update 8:43 a.m.; Cleared

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VANCOUVER 7:40 a.m.; Crash reported on Northeast Andresen Boulevard and Padden Parkway. One westbound lane blocked on Padden.



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Speaking of snow and ice, the forecast for the Portland metro area includes some chances of frozen precipitation through the weekend and into Monday, Christmas day. Be prepared, especially if your travels take you into higher elevations. Expect winter driving conditions and carry traction devices.

PBOT installed the new "Snow Zone" signs this week in preparation for upcoming winter driving conditions.

PBOT crews updated the snow zone signage on SW Sam Jackson and West Burnside today. Every car owner should buy chains,... Posted by Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) on Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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