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UPDATE: The Maine Turnpike Authority reports the road’s southbound lanes are back open.
The Maine Turnpike is closed southbound at mile 47 in Portland.
The road has been shut down after a multi-vehicle crash.
All southbound traffic is being detoured off the turnpike at exit 48 in Portland.
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