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All lanes now open on I-5 near Sacramento International Airport | Updates

According to California Highway Patrol, a semi-truck swerved, tipped over and was partially hanging off a bridge at around 7:30 a.m. this morning.
Credit: Woodland Fire Department

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Update 1:30 p.m.

Caltrans said all lanes are now open on northbound I-5 at the Yolo Bypass, but drivers should still expect delays due to the earlier traffic collision.

Original story:

Northbound Interstate 5 at Old River Road is closed near the Sacramento International Airport with delays in both directions.

A semi-truck swerved, tipped over and was partially hanging off a bridge at around 7:30 a.m. this morning, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP).

In photos posted by the Woodland Fire Department, the semi-truck was transporting Flexterra, a flexible growth medium, which spilled out onto the roadway.

Credit: Woodland Fire Department

Woodland CHP told ABC10 the material that spilled is not hazardous or poisonous.

According to CHP, it is expected to be a long-term closure and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Find alternate routes at ABC10's traffic map HERE.

***Happening now** Northbound bypass completely blocked, just north of CR 22. Please avoid the area if possible!

Posted by Woodland Fire Department on Monday, November 29, 2021

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