Hawthorne Bridge lane closed Thursday morning for repairs due to crash

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A section of the Hawthorne Bridge is closed after a crash early Thursday morning, authorities said.

According to Multnomah County officials, the center westbound lane of the bridge is closed so crews can repair the damage from the crash, which was reported just before 8 a.m.

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Officials add the repairs will likely take several hours and encourage commuters to use alternative routes.