Multnomah County Sheriffs responded early Monday morning to a semi truck crash at the Troutdale Bridge. The semi may have tried to access the bridge and not made the turn. The sheriffs expect the bridge to be closed for several hours. Traffic should use I-84 or Southeast Stark Street to cross the Sandy River.
Update 8:24 a.m.; This crash is now cleared. Bridge is open in both directions.
Gusty winds are making driving hazardous for high profile vehicles along Interstate 84 at the west end of the Columbia River Gorge. Semi-trucks, RVs and other tall vehicles are more likely to experience loss of control during high wind gusts. Use caution when traveling near the Gorge on Monday. Gusts are expected to top out at 40-50 mph, but lower gusts in the 30s will be common.
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SUNSET HIGHWAY 8:40 a.m.; Crash involving at least one truck and one car blocking the left lane of U.S. 26 eastbound prior to the Vista Ridge Tunnel.
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VANCOUVER NIGHT WORK: Up to two lanes in both directions of I-5 between Northeast 78th and 134th streets will close 10 p.m.-5 a.m. nightly through Thursday, Nov. 15, for bridge joint repair work.
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TRIMET WES LINE 7:10 a.m.; TriMet reports track problems are delaying the WES schedule through the morning commute. Add extra time if you're riding WES.
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Monday is the observed holiday for Veterans Day, but parking meters were free on Sunday, Nov. 11 and are enforced Monday, Nov. 12. Read more about Veterans Day closures here:
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