All articles tagged with #highway closure
California Governor Gavin Newsom closed a highway section amid a dispute with the White House over a Marine live-fire exercise attended by Vice President JD Vance, highlighting tensions between state and federal authorities.
A San Francisco supervisor, Joel Engardio, was recalled after advocating for turning a coastal highway into a car-free park, highlighting tensions between environmental initiatives and local residents' concerns about traffic and quality of life. Despite his support for the project, the recall reflects ongoing political and community debates in the city about development and public space priorities.
The Madre Fire in California's San Luis Obispo County has rapidly expanded to over 52,500 acres, prompting evacuations and highway closures, with about 50 structures threatened and ongoing investigations into its cause.
Torrential rains in Toronto caused significant flooding, leading to the closure of major highways and roads, power outages, and emergency rescues. Key transit hubs like Union Station were also affected, disrupting subway and bus services. Notable figures, including rapper Drake and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, reported flooding in their properties.
Marysville city leaders have declared a local state of emergency due to the hazardous condition of a nearly century-old hotel that caught fire, posing a collapse risk and forcing the closure of Highway 70 and E Street. The city is seeking assistance from the California Office of Emergency Services and has ordered nearby businesses to vacate. Demolition firms will assess the hotel, and the property owner, Urban Smart Growth, is being urged to cover the costs. The timeline for reopening the highway remains uncertain.
The construction of a large wildlife crossing over the Los Angeles County’s 101 Freeway, aimed at providing safe passage for wildlife, especially mountain lions, will lead to weeks of overnight closures on weekdays starting Monday. The crossing, spanning 10 lanes of highway, is part of an effort to address the impact of major highways as barriers to wildlife movement and gene pools. The project, set for completion in 2025, is named the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing and is expected to serve as a global model for urban wildlife conservation. The crossing will provide crucial habitat access for various wildlife, including mountain lions, addressing genetic diversity issues and allowing for the movement of animals across the area.
A portion of U.S. Highway 59 in Oklahoma was closed for a few hours after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, but no injuries were reported. The highway reopened after engineers inspected the structure and deemed it safe. The cause of the barge collision is still under investigation. This incident coincided with engineers working to lift a section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.
A barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, leading to the closure of South US Highway 59 as the bridge, which crosses the river at the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, requires inspection. No injuries were reported on the highway or the barge, and the cause of the collision is currently unknown. This incident occurred as engineers in Maryland worked to lift a section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.
A major snowstorm hit Colorado, causing flight cancellations, highway closures, and power outages for over 53,000 customers. The storm, which began Wednesday night, brought heavy snow typical for March and was expected to continue until Friday morning. The extreme conditions shut down several ski resorts, closed schools and government offices, and stranded drivers on Interstate 70. Despite the disruptions, some residents enjoyed the snow, while others faced challenges clearing sidewalks and roads.
A powerful blizzard in California's Sierra Nevada mountains dropped over 7ft of snow, closing highways and ski resorts amid dangerous whiteout conditions, with more snow and 100mph winds expected. Communities are digging out from snowdrifts, with power outages affecting thousands of homes. The Palisades Tahoe ski resort plans to reopen, but several others closed due to excessive snow, wind, and low visibility. Interstate-80 remains closed with no estimated reopening, and transport crews are struggling to clear roads due to extreme snow piles.
A snow storm in California's Sierra Nevada mountains has closed Interstate 80 and threatened avalanches, with more than 80 inches of snow piling up in some areas since Friday. Ski resorts around Lake Tahoe have shut down, Yosemite National Park is closed, and over 22,000 customers in northern California have lost electricity. The National Weather Service warned of high winds, blizzard conditions, and a continued risk of avalanches, with more snow-laden winter storms expected for the region on Monday and Tuesday.
A serious crash on Interstate 95 in Georgetown led to the closure of the highway in both directions, with a vehicle rolling over onto its roof and causing serious injuries. The closure was necessary for a medical helicopter to make a safe landing, with detours in place before the highway eventually reopened, although Exit 78B for Route 133 remained closed.
A major highway near downtown Los Angeles was closed for at least 24 hours after a fire broke out in storage lots underneath it, causing significant damage to the freeway. The fire burned through trailers, cars, and other items in the storage lots, but nearby commercial buildings were successfully protected. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and directed the state Department of Transportation to request federal assistance. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.
State Highway 22 near Detroit, Oregon, was closed due to law enforcement activity following a police pursuit of an armed suspect involved in a shooting in Salem. The pursuit ended near Detroit, and the highway was closed between mileposts 47 and 49. The suspect's pickup truck was being followed by numerous police from various agencies, including Oregon State Police. The investigation prompted a lockdown at Morningside Elementary School, which was later lifted. Further details are awaited.
Oregon Route 22 in Santiam Canyon has been closed by law enforcement after a suspect from a shooting in Salem fled on the highway. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Vista Ave. SE, and the victim's condition is currently unknown. Nearby Morningside Elementary School was briefly placed on lockdown but is now safe. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is responding to the incident.