Klamath County, Ore. – (Update 8/3 1:05pm)ODOT has re-opened 1 lane of US 97 south of Klamath Falls to travel in alternating directions controlled by a pilot car following wildfire south of Oregon-California border along US97. Motorists advised to expect lengthy delays, up to 60 minutes.
(Original 8/3 10:05am) — The Oregon Department of Transportation has closedUS 97 southbound in Klamath Falls at OR 140 due to a wildfire in California on US97.
ODOT suggests motorists detour by using OR140 (W) to Interstate 5 in Medford, or via other highways north of Klamath Falls to Interstate 5.
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