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I-5 south back open after ODOT completes emergency repairs

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Section of Highway 217 in Tigard closed through weekend

The closure started Friday at 9 p.m. and will go until 5 a.m. on Monday, March 18.
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Portland, Vancouver police beef up DUII patrols during St. Patrick's Day weekend

Law enforcement agencies across Oregon and Washington are gearing up to try and prevent drunk drivers on the road through St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Traffic

The dangers of parking during the holiday season

With the busy holiday season comes the challenge of finding a places to park in store parking spots. Data shows that parking spots can be dangerous places, too.
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'My world was shattered': Road safety advocates call for end to traffic violence on World Day of Remembrance

At least 62 people have been killed on Portland streets this year, on pace to tie or surpass last year's toll of 67, the most in at least three decades.
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I-205 reopens after blasting caps detonation caused slowdowns and closure Thursday morning

A controlled detonation in West Linn near Highway 43 required a 15-minute closure of the freeway, with I-205 rolling slowdowns that happened between 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Burnside Bridge project: Answering viewer questions on the cost

The design phase of the Burnside Bridge project starts in December. KGW traffic reporter Chris McGinness dug into some questions about the cost of the project.
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Crews inspecting Tilikum Crossing bridge cables

While the inspections are taking place, bus, MAX train and streetcar service will not be disrupted. Bike and pedestrian lanes will see some closures.
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Portland to expand number of speed cameras across the city

The number of speed cameras across the city will double from 20 to 40 within the next year.
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Vehicle hits and kills cyclist on North Portland Road

The crash happened Tuesday morning near North Portland Road and North Marine Drive. The driver is cooperating with investigators.
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Hood to Coast | What you need to know to avoid traffic

Chris McGinness gives an update on the best ways to avoid the traffic from the mother of all relays, Hood to Coast.
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8-day closure of Lewis and Clark Bridge starts Sunday

The Lewis and Clark Bridge, or Longview-Rainier Bridge, will be closed up to eight days starting Sunday at 8 P.M.