BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Highway 178 through the canyon is closed in both directions due to a non-injury crash involving a big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol.
CHP said the area is in the process of being reopening.
SR-178 through the Canyon is in the process of being opened. It was closed due to a non-injury crash involving a big rig. Motorists be advised, tractor-semis over 30 feet, kingpin to rear axle NOT ADVISED to travel through the Canyon! #roadsignsmatter #isawthesign #trafficalert pic.twitter.com/wH3cuqVb9X
— CHP Bakersfield (@BakersfieldChp) January 26, 2021
CHP said drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
SR178 through the Canyon is closed in both directions due to a non-injury crash involving a big rig. As of now, no expected time to re-open. #temporaryclosure #TrafficAlert
— CHP Bakersfield (@BakersfieldChp) January 26, 2021
This is a developing story.