PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Highway 26 was closed in both directions in the Beaverton area early Thursday morning while utility crews worked to repair downed powerlines.
The highway had reopened in both directions at about 5:45 a.m., with one westbound lane remaining closed until about 7 a.m. as utility crews finished up working in the area.
The power line issue was first identified late Wednesday night between Cedar Hills and Murray Boulevard. Portland General Electric (PGE) said it was due to a damaged fiberglass crossarm on a power pole…