OR 217 to close in both directions overnight Saturday

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Commuters plan ahead, because the Oregon Department of Transportation is closing a section of Highway 217 overnight.

Officials say highway will be closed in both directions beginning at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, then reopen by 8 a.m. Sunday.

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According to ODOT, this closure will allow for crews to safely remove a pedestrian bridge, which is the next step...