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I-295 South reduced to one lane at mile 2 due to rollover crash

A tractor trailer rollover has closed all but one lane on Interstate 295 southbound at mile marker 2 in South Portland. The incident is actively affecting traffic flow through the Greater Portland area as of this morning.

What visitors should know: Expect major delays on I-295 South near the South Portland exits and consider alternate routes until the crash is cleared.
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