Removal of 'smoldering tree' prompts I-405 NB ramp closure in downtown Portland
The I-405 northbound on-ramp at Couch Street in downtown Portland was temporarily closed Friday afternoon to allow crews to remove a smoldering tree. The ramp reopened by 5 p.m.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Interstate-405 northbound onramp in downtown Portland was temporarily shut down on Friday afternoon so crews could remove a road hazard, officials said. As of 5 p.m., all lanes at the Couch Street on-ramp to I-405 NB were reopened after it previously shut down at about 3 p.m. so crews could [...]
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