PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -
Interstate 5 southbound lanes near Macadam Avenue in southwest Portland shut down for more than two hours Tuesday due to a crash.
A truck carrying lumber spilled wood onto the freeway. Photos from FOX 12's helicopter showed a large pile of wood blocking a full lane of traffic.
The crash created a huge backup on I-5, starting at around 11 a.m.
SLIDESHOW: Lumber truck spills wood onto I-5
Though freeway lanes reopened at around 1:30 p.m., it was still a mess for drivers in the area.
During the closure, ODOT told drivers they should find an alternate route, such as I-205, to avoid the scene or expect long delays.
Police are investigating the crash.
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