All articles tagged with #traffic diversion
The northbound 101 Freeway in Ventura County was closed for several hours after an overturned semi-truck blocked all lanes near Solimar Beach, causing traffic diversions and an emergency response, with details on injuries still unknown.
Buffalo's upcoming Johnson County Fair and Rodeo Parade will have a new route due to construction on Main Street, with traffic diverted onto Carrington Avenue and roads closing an hour before the parade to ensure safety.
The Oklahoma State Patrol closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, diverting traffic from the area. The bridge will remain closed until it can be inspected, and there were no reports of injuries on the highway or the barge. The cause of the barge hitting the bridge is not immediately known.
The Oklahoma State Patrol closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, diverting traffic from the area. The bridge will remain closed until it can be inspected, and there were no reports of injuries on the highway or the barge. The cause of the barge hitting the bridge is not immediately known. This incident comes as engineers work to lift a section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.
All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Portland, Oregon were closed for emergency bridge joint repair after a failure was discovered. Traffic is being diverted onto southbound Interstate 405, and the closure may last until midnight. The Oregon Department of Transportation stated that the issue is due to regular wear and tear, with no expected structural damage, and crews are working to repair the joint to ensure safety for drivers.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to a critical failure of some original bridge components. The closure will be immediate and last for two to three weeks while a bypass is developed to divert traffic. Afterward, reconstruction of the critical parts of the bridge will take at least three months. Residents are urged to use detours during this time.
A container ship, One Orpheus, collided with a floating bridge in the eastern lane of the Suez Canal, but the incident will not interrupt the passage of ships through the waterway, according to the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). Tugboats are working to tow the vessel, which suffered a rudder fault while transiting from Singapore to the Netherlands. Ships coming from the south are being diverted along the original branch of the canal. The Suez Canal, a vital shipping lane for Egypt, is currently undergoing expansion works after a previous incident in 2021 when a container ship blocked traffic for six days.
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver on southbound I-5 near the Moda Center in Portland. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. As a result of the incident, all traffic on southbound I-5 was diverted to the Fremont Bridge.
All northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near the Betsy Ross Bridge in Philadelphia are closed due to a shooting investigation. Traffic is being diverted off the roadway, causing delays. The Pennsylvania State Police have not provided any information regarding the reason for the closure.
Power lines fell over I-85 near North Graham Street after a vehicle struck them, resulting in the closure of the interstate in both directions. Detours have been provided by NCDOT, and more than 800 customers in north Charlotte are without power. Duke Energy estimates that power will be restored by 11:30 a.m.
Two people were shot, one fatally, in a vehicle on the I-190 south near the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York. The shooting occurred around 11:20 a.m., leading to the diversion of all southbound traffic at exit 11. Emergency vehicles are present at the scene, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Two people have died in a deadly crash on Interstate 840 in Wilson County, Tennessee. The crash occurred at mile marker 69 on I-840 West, resulting in a closure of two miles of the interstate. Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, and traffic is being diverted at mile marker 72. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Illinois State Police are investigating a suicide near Interstate 74 in Champaign, resulting in one fatality and the closure of the highway. Traffic is being diverted off the highway at Neil Street, causing a significant backup. Champaign Police have also blocked the Prospect overpass to drivers. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area.
A crash involving three commercial vehicles, including a tractor-trailer and a hazmat situation, has caused a long-term closure on I-75 South at mile marker 135 in Campbell County, Tennessee. Traffic diversion and assistance with an emergency crossover lane are underway, leading to heavy traffic near the Cove Lake area.
One person has died and 15 others were injured in a fiery wrong-way crash involving a CTA bus on South DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. The driver of a Dodge Journey was traveling south in the northbound lanes when the SUV collided with the bus. The driver and two passengers in the SUV are in critical condition, while the bus driver and 12 passengers are in good condition. The northbound lanes of the road are closed, and traffic is being diverted. The cause of the wrong-way driving is unknown.