Portland I-295 ramp closed for police investigation

Southbound Ramp to I-295 Closed in Portland for Police Investigation

A southbound on-ramp to Interstate 295 in Portland is shut down Thursday morning while police investigate an unspecified incident.

The ramp at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Bates Street was expected to remain closed until mid-morning, according to a Facebook post by the Portland Police Department issued around 1 a.m. Thursday.

A spokesperson for the department did not immediately respond to questions about the nature of the investigation. No further details about what prompted the closure, or whether any injuries or arrests were involved, had been released as of Thursday morning.

Drivers in the area were being advised to seek alternate routes while the ramp remained shut. Additional information is expected as the investigation continues.

This is a developing story. Maine News Now will update this report as more details become available.