PORTLAND, OR – A rush-hour crash caused major delays for commuters into downtown Portland this morning.
According to PDX Traffic, the incident took place shortly before 8 a.m. on US-26 just outside of the East Vista Ridge Tunnel.
#pdxtraffic UPDATE/WB crash on U.S. 26 just outside the tunnel is causing long delays on I-405 in both directions. pic.twitter.com/o6hHQTFB1V
— PDX Traffic Alerts (@TrafficPortland) November 17, 2021
The circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear at this time. However, the roadway was blocked for some time afterward, causing significant delays for motorists. Traffic began to flow again by 8:40 a.m.
#pdxtraffic UPDATE/Crash on U.S. 26 WB just prior to the tunnel now cleared to the right shoulder. pic.twitter.com/5U7OXa0JCx
— PDX Traffic Alerts (@TrafficPortland) November 17, 2021
No injuries have been reported as of this writing. Our team will update this blog with any further information, should it be made publicly available.
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