BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — According to Cal Trans District 7, all lanes on the I-5 are now open.
Traffic on the Northbound I-5 has been backed up for hours after a big rig hauling dirt overturned just around noon this afternoon.
According to Cal Trans District 7, the right two lanes remain closed at this time with reopening expected for 8 p.m.
Cal Trans and CHP have been posting on social media photos of the crash and the dirt piles on social media. Officials are saying that the interstate had been backed up for six miles and that drivers headed northbound should continue to expect delays.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Right two NB lanes of I-5 near Grapevine Road are CLOSED due to an overturned big rig and spilled dirt. Duration unknown. Expect delays. Avoid the area if possible. Check Quickmap, https://t.co/NBeQFoO0lp, for latest road conditions. pic.twitter.com/Xc59LgAQPi
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) January 22, 2019
Officials are continuing to work on getting the roads cleared up, Drivers should continue to avoid the area until further notice.
UPDATE: Right two lanes remain Closed, with reopening expected about 8 pm. Backup is 11 miles with 1 hour, 50 minute delay. Seek alternate route if possible. #BeWorkZoneAlert https://t.co/zkVhow69yV
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) January 23, 2019
