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Traffic Backup

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trafficweather1 year ago

"Severe Weather Causes Interstate 70 Pileup and Traffic Delays Across Missouri"

Icy conditions on Interstate 70 in Missouri left drivers stranded for hours, with some stuck in traffic for over 12 hours due to semitrucks spinning out and becoming stuck. Drivers like Penny Parisoff and Terri Noblin were forced to wait in their cars, with some seeking shelter at a gas station with a Denny's. Lack of information from law enforcement and MoDOT left drivers feeling frustrated, with Parisoff emphasizing the need for better communication during such situations.

traffic2 years ago

Massive Traffic Jam on Northbound Interstate 5 Due to Big Rig Crash near the Grapevine

A big rig crash on northbound Interstate 5 near the Grapevine caused a 30-mile backup, with the truck losing its load of 15-foot metal poles and blocking all lanes. The far two right lanes were closed for cleanup, causing traffic to come to a near standstill for several hours. All lanes have since reopened, but continued delays are expected as traffic clears out of the area, just one day before Thanksgiving, a traditionally busy travel day. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

traffic2 years ago

Massive Big Rig Crash Causes Major Traffic Jam on NB I-5 near Grapevine

A big rig crash on the northbound 5 Freeway near Grapevine caused a major traffic backup, with the far two right lanes reopening after the collision. The semitruck was carrying 15-foot metal poles, which were spread across all lanes. Traffic was backed up over six miles, causing delays on the day before Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel days of the year. AAA predicts that 55.4 million people will travel, with most of them driving.

traffic-accident2 years ago

Multiple Crashes Cause Traffic Delays on I-74 and Near Peoria Airport

Bettendorf police have provided an update on a crash that occurred on Thursday evening on I-74 north of Middle Road. The crash involved four vehicles, with one vehicle ending up on its side. One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The incident caused a significant traffic backup, leading to a complete shutdown of I-74 for approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.

traffic2 years ago

"Major Crash Causes Massive Traffic Jam on I-80 between Davis and Sacramento"

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 between Davis and Sacramento are blocked due to a crash near Enterprise Boulevard. Traffic is backed up well into the freeway near Davis city limits, causing a large traffic backup. The stretch of I-80, also known as the Causeway, is the quickest way to travel between Sacramento and Davis. Details of the crash and any injuries are yet to be confirmed.

crime2 years ago

Fatal multi-car crash during police pursuit in Southaven, MS.

A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in a fatal crash on Highway 51 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. One person died and another was critically injured. The Southaven Police were not involved in the pursuit but were setting up stop sticks when the suspect's vehicle crashed into several other vehicles. Drivers were asked to avoid the area for several hours due to traffic backup.