Salvage crews remove pallets of grapes from an overturned semi on I-5, south of Ashland

ASHLAND - I-5 NB MP 7, south of Ashland: Salvage crews continue to off-load cargo from the semi that rolled earlier this morning while coming down the Siskiyou Summit grade at MP 7. Contrary to earlier reports, the cargo is pallets of fresh green and purple grapes.
Slow lane is open to traffic. Cargo recovery is occurring in the fast lane. Use caution through the crash zone and expect short delays. 

Gary Leaming, ODOT PIO, 541-774-6388