Traffic

Portland saw a 16% year-over-year decrease in traffic deaths, but East Portland saw little change. In fact, the area accounted for nearly half of all traffic deaths citywide.

Lincoln Smith crashed a semitruck into a van parked along Interstate 5 near Albany, which was carrying 11 farmworkers.

Bill would limit when police can stop motorists for traffic violations.

Portland police also said debris from the crash fell below the freeway onto Southwest Harbor Lane.

If everything proceeds as expected, crews will begin construction on a new Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River in 2027, marking the end of decades of debate and frustration following a failed effort to replace the aging bridge between Vancouver and Portland more than a decade ago.

Safety projects were delayed, lighting wasn't installed on dangerous roads and safety cameras were not implemented in the planned time.

For decades, officials have discussed replacing the 100-year-old bridge, which is considered dangerous for commercial barges passing underneath.

A major road closure is coming this weekend to Interstate 5, as crews work to repair an aging, worn-out bridge overpass in Southwest Portland.

Harley Peterson, 27, has notified the city of Eugene that he intends to sue after a traffic stop last fall left him with a broken nose.

Portland's Steel Bridge was closed to all traffic for some of Monday morning after a freight train derailment. No injuries have been reported.