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River Road reopened after hours closed due to semi truck stuck under railroad bridge
A truck crashed early Monday morning under the railroad bridge on River Road just outside Independence, blocking traffic in both directions.
Safe Routes program grows to empower Salem kids to walk, bike to school
With an enthusiastic coordinator helping lead events, more kids in Salem's schools are getting bike lessons, pedestrian safety education and lessons on riding Cherriots buses through the Safe Routes to Schools program.
Speed limit on stretch of SE Commercial reduced to 35 mph
The speed limit on Southeast Commercial Street between Southeast Browning Avenue and Southeast Barnes Avenue will be reduced from 40 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour starting Sept. 9. The city of Salem said the reduction comes after community feedback and data showed that stretch of road is dangerous.
Pedestrian in critical condition, NE Lancaster reopened following crash
Salem police say a driver and pedestrian collided at the intersection Wednesday.
UPDATE: 1 person dies in crash, I-5 traffic delayed south of Kuebler
A crash south of Kuebler Boulevard on Interstate 5 shut down traffic Saturday afternoon. One southbound lane has been reopened.
Woman, 70, fatally struck while crossing N Salem street on motorized scooter
Lois Marie Randall, 70, died in the hospital after a vehicle crashed into her electric-powered chair as she attempted to cross Northeast Liberty Street on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in crash on SE Commercial Street, road reopened
Salem police said they expect Commercial Street to reopen by 10:30 a.m. following a collision between a car and motorcycle.
River Road reopened after rockslide
One lane of traffic on South River Road reopened the morning of Thursday, Feb. 1, and the road is expected to fully open in the afternoon. Crews spent the week evaluating and removing debris from a Sunday rock slide.
Salem to invest in Vision Zero road safety plan
The City of Salem hopes to eliminate pedestrian and road deaths in the next decade. Its goal to lower speed limits and develop a “Vision Zero” plan was recently awarded $2.8 million by the federal government.