Commuters in northwest Portland are facing an unexpected detour this morning following the closure of a major road. N.W. Thompson Road is currently off-limits between N.W. Cornell Road and N.W. 53rd Drive due to a downed tree and tangled power lines obstructing the pathway. The announcement, which came via a Multnomah County news release, advises locals and passersby alike to steer clear of the affected area.
The closure has unleashed an immediate need for alternate routes. Multnomah County Road Maintenance has joined forces with Portland General Electric crews, working to promptly clear the obstruction. In the interim, drivers are encouraged to use N.W. Skyline Boulevard or N.W. 53rd Drive to expertly circumvent the roadblock on N.W. Thompson Road.
The situation on N.W. Thompson Road is expected to unfold over the coming hours, with hopes that normalcy will swiftly be restored.
For real-time updates and further details on the road closure and clear-up efforts, stay tuned to local traffic reports or visit the Multnomah County website.
