The Oregon State Police (OSP), Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), Woodburn Police Department (WPD) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) are teaming up to urge I-5 travelers to plan ahead and travel smart.
Holiday travel can bring congested roads and worrisome weather for folks who don't plan ahead.
This Thanksgiving, Woodburn Premium Outlet Stores will be hosting a "Moonlight Madness" sale, bringing more traffic to the Woodburn area. Each year, traffic on I-5 typically backs up for several miles in both directions Thanksgiving night near exit 271 as travelers and shoppers pass by.
Woodburn Police, Marion County Sheriff's Office and OSP are planning extra patrols and enhanced enforcement in the area. As vehicles begin to line up to take the 271 Woodburn exit, some drivers may be tempted to stop in the adjacent lanes and "cut" into the line. OSP and ODOT want to remind drivers that it is unlawful to stop/stand on the freeway and troopers working in the area will be stopping those folks and issuing citations as necessary.
ODOT, WPD, MCSO and OSP encourage shoppers visiting the Premium Outlet Stores to consider using additional parking at the newly completed Woodburn Park & Ride/Transit facility located just east of I-5 on Highway 214.
Pre-Holiday Travel Reminders:
* Stay alert and focused while driving;
* If headed to the Outlet Stores, be sure to get in the right lane several miles before the exit;
* DO NOT STOP in the center or left lanes to merge into the right lane - if you miss the start of the line you will need to proceed to the next available exit and turn around;
* A safe following distance will reduce rear-end crashes, so - leave more room;
* Look for alternate routes to Woodburn;
* Know Before You Go with www.TripCheck.com or call 5-1-1.
Report Drunk Drivers at 800-24DRUNK (800-243-7865) or 9-1-1.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Twitter: @ORStatePolice
Holiday travel can bring congested roads and worrisome weather for folks who don't plan ahead.
This Thanksgiving, Woodburn Premium Outlet Stores will be hosting a "Moonlight Madness" sale, bringing more traffic to the Woodburn area. Each year, traffic on I-5 typically backs up for several miles in both directions Thanksgiving night near exit 271 as travelers and shoppers pass by.
Woodburn Police, Marion County Sheriff's Office and OSP are planning extra patrols and enhanced enforcement in the area. As vehicles begin to line up to take the 271 Woodburn exit, some drivers may be tempted to stop in the adjacent lanes and "cut" into the line. OSP and ODOT want to remind drivers that it is unlawful to stop/stand on the freeway and troopers working in the area will be stopping those folks and issuing citations as necessary.
ODOT, WPD, MCSO and OSP encourage shoppers visiting the Premium Outlet Stores to consider using additional parking at the newly completed Woodburn Park & Ride/Transit facility located just east of I-5 on Highway 214.
Pre-Holiday Travel Reminders:
* Stay alert and focused while driving;
* If headed to the Outlet Stores, be sure to get in the right lane several miles before the exit;
* DO NOT STOP in the center or left lanes to merge into the right lane - if you miss the start of the line you will need to proceed to the next available exit and turn around;
* A safe following distance will reduce rear-end crashes, so - leave more room;
* Look for alternate routes to Woodburn;
* Know Before You Go with www.TripCheck.com or call 5-1-1.
Report Drunk Drivers at 800-24DRUNK (800-243-7865) or 9-1-1.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Twitter: @ORStatePolice