PORTLAND, OR – Major rush-hour delays were reported on Thursday morning following a crash in west Portland.
According to PDX Traffic, the crash happened at about 9:17 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the interstate near the Helvetia Road overpass.
#pdxtraffic EB U.S. 26 continues to be closed due to a crash near Helvetia overpass. Traffic is using the shoulder to get by, but it’s a slow process. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/7UaD10QzYf
— PDX Traffic Alerts (@TrafficPortland) April 21, 2022
The cause of the crash is unclear at this time. However, no injuries were reported as a direct result.
This was one of two accidents that took place on US-26 in west Portland within one hour, causing significant traffic delays for commuters in the area.
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