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West Burnside closed due to landslide, down trees

Portland Bureau of Transportation said the road will be closed through the weekend.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Traffic has been blocked off on West Burnside in both directions because of a landslide, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) said. Mud, down trees and power lines are blocking the road near the Barbara Walker Crossing.

Portland Fire and Rescue said the road is closed at Southwest Barnes Road.  

PBOT said the road will be closed through the weekend. They advise using an alternate route: Highway 26, Cornell Road or Highway 30. There is an eastbound detour at Northwest Skyline and a westbound detour at West Tichner.

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