Road closed on Newberry Rd due to downed power lines, Portland OR
Two high voltage power lines have fallen to the ground near Newberry Rd. Authorities have requested to close the road to ensure public safety. Power company crews are on their way to handle the situation. Traffic control is being arranged to block the road.
Audio|Source: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
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Transcript:
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Dispentation 22 confirming this is at least two of the high voltage lines that are on the ground. PGE will be to respond and we all need somebody, probably county, to come down from the top on Newberry and block traffic or shut Newberry off at the summit.
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This is not possible by pasture vehicles on any lane.
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I copy. PGE is already en route. We don't have any T's for them, but I'll get county threaded too for traffic control and closing that down.
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