Salem-Portland AM Traffic and Weather Report

Today's weather: Mostly sunny after morning clouds. High: 77. Last Update: 8:12 AM.

I-5 at Capitol Courtesy: ODOT

(SALEM) - Good Morning! Here is your morning Salem and Portland traffic and weather report from Salem-News.com.

Salem area traffic report:

Expect normal backups heading into the city this morning on Commercial St, the Center Street Bridge, Lancaster Drive, and Mission St. I-5 between Salem and Portland, and Highway 22 east and west are reported clear.

Portland area traffic report: No accidents being reported. Expect the usual delays heading into the downtown area.

Salem Road Construction Report:

Monday thru Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. City of Salem crews will be replacing sewer lines on 25th Street SE between Lee Street SE and Simpson Street SE. 25th Street SE will be reduced to one lane of traffic with flaggers. Expect delays and use an alternate route if possible.

Monday thru Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Madrona Avenue SE between Liberty Road S and 3 Avenue Rd SE will be reduced to one lane of traffic with flaggers. Expect some congestion at this location. This closure is for installation of utilities for a new building.

Evergreen Ave NE Between Chester Ave NE and Silverton Rd NE. Monday thru Friday, 8:30 AM 3:30 PM. Lane closure with flaggers for sewer service installation.

Salem-Portland Weather Forecast From Salem-News.com:

Today: Mostly cloudy in the morning...then mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light wind becoming north 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Clear. Lows around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Partly sunny. Highs around 70.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 70.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 65.

Saturday: Partly sunny. Highs around 65.

Sunday: Partly sunny. Highs around 65.

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It's nice to have this report before I head to Portland for work at 6 a-m. Thanks!

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