Two lanes of Northbound 99 are blocked due to a big rig fire.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a big rig caught fire just after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Traffic is slow going on NB SR99 North of Merle Haggard Dr due to a truck fire, #2 and #3 lanes blocked. Expect delays. #TrafficAlert
— CHP Bakersfield (@BakersfieldChp) February 24, 2021
The CHP says two lanes of the Northbound 99 are blocked.
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