Traffic jam reported on I-490 West in Cleveland, Cleveland OH


There is a complete traffic backup on I-490 West in Cleveland. Emergency units advise avoiding this highway due to heavy congestion. The cause of the jam is unclear.
Audio|Source: Cleveland Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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I jumped on 490 West and I'm in the single lane and it is completely backed up.
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I don't know if there's an NBA[1] up there or what.
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I copy your traffic.
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Can't answer. Better Medic 4.
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4.
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Medic 4. When you have an obstacle can get there traffic.
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SARTPD.
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As 33 on C.
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At you on service 311.
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What are you two? Engine 30 to Red Center.
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Get through the Red Center.
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Got it.
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A cad message to any units from the east side trying to get to 490.
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We'll ask maybe a matchable to avoid 490.
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Do not get on 490.
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Have you that. I will.
Police codes explained
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[1]
NBA: Motor Vehicle Accident
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I-490, Cleveland, OH
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