Silverton Road Closed by Fallen Tree

A tree falls across a major street in Salem, closing the at the intersection of Silverton Road and Evergreen Ave NE.

Photo courtesy: Salem Fire

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just after 7:30 AM this morning, Salem Public Works crews were called out to deal with a large Tree that had fallen across Silverton Road NE closing this major street in Salem.

As Salem Public Works responded to remove the tree, all four lanes of Silverton Road were closed in this area.

Salem Police report that Silverton Rd NE is now fully open to eastbound traffic and partially open with one lane operating for westbound traffic.

They say that Duncan St NE will continue to be closed at Silverton for several hours, probably not opening up until the evening hours to allow for repairs to the power poles and lines.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and to please be patient as crews take care of the problem.