The 5 Freeway in Castaic reopened after a natural gas leak from a major pipeline caused hours of closure, traffic delays, and a shelter-in-place order for nearby communities. The leak was safely contained, with no injuries reported, and investigations into the cause, possibly related to recent land movement, are ongoing.
A mudslide caused by heavy rains in West Virginia blocked a highway for over 8 hours, stranding thousands of motorists without proper communication or assistance, prompting an investigation and policy review by authorities.
A mudslide caused by heavy rains blocked a section of the West Virginia Turnpike, stranding thousands for over eight hours with no rerouting or adequate communication, prompting an investigation and public criticism of the response.
Protestors blocked the inbound lanes on I-190 leading to O'Hare International Airport, causing substantial delays for incoming traffic. The airport advised travelers to consider alternative transportation options and to allow extra time for their journey. Inbound traffic was later reported to be resuming, but the situation is still developing.
A deadly wrong-way crash on the I-580 connector to Westbound I-80 near the Bay Bridge caused major traffic issues, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The crash involved a wrong-way driver and three vehicles, and had followed a called-off police chase. The incident led to the closure of two lanes for several hours, impacting traffic during Tuesday morning.
A large tree fell in east Lincoln, blocking traffic on A Street between 40th and 48th streets, but was removed by the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department by 6:15 p.m. The tree, located on private property, had been reported to the city by the homeowner prior to the incident. This marks the third large tree to fall in Lincoln in the last month, prompting the need for further investigation into the cause of these incidents.
Firefighters have extinguished an early morning fire at a business on Madison's east side, but traffic in the area may be delayed as firefighters remain on the scene. The fire caused road closures and affected water service in the vicinity, with an entrance to a nearby store also shut down.
Firefighters have extinguished an early morning fire at a business on Madison's east side, but traffic in the area may be delayed as firefighters remain on the scene. The fire caused road closures and affected water service in the vicinity, with an entrance to a nearby store also shut down.
An overturned tractor-trailer near I-235 and Kellogg in Wichita has caused traffic delays, with northbound lanes almost at a standstill. First responders are on the scene, but there are no reports of serious injuries. Motorists are advised to consider alternate routes and can check for updates on traffic conditions at WichWay.org.
Westbound Interstate 40 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was temporarily closed for an investigation after a person reportedly jumped from an overpass and may have been struck by a vehicle. The injured person was taken to the hospital, and their condition is currently unknown. Traffic in the area experienced delays.
Wires down at the intersection of U.S. Route 422 and state Route 46 in Niles, Ohio caused a major traffic delay near Eastwood Mall, prompting police to ask drivers to avoid the area.
A crash involving two tractor trailers and multiple other vehicles caused traffic delays on Interstate 70 at the Rocheport Bridge near Columbia, Missouri. One person was injured and transported to a hospital. One of the tractor trailers was loaded with 57 head of cattle and has since been offloaded on the bridge and moved to stock trailers. The other tractor trailer, carrying Bud Ice beer among other things, was also being unloaded so it could be towed away. The roadway was estimated to be closed through roughly 4 p.m. Tuesday.
An overturned big rig on Highway 50 in Sacramento is causing a traffic delay as it is blocking three lanes. Two people had minor injuries but nobody needed to be taken to the hospital. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and take alternate routes.