Big Rig Overturned on I-5 Southbound Near Castaic, Causing Major Delays

Major Traffic Disruption on I-5 Southbound

• ⚠️ A big rig overturned on the southbound I-5 Freeway just north of Castaic, causing a complete shutdown of all southbound lanes.
• 🚗 The incident is significantly impacting hundreds of drivers traveling through the Grapevine.

Traffic Diversions and Delays

• 🛣️ The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is diverting traffic off the freeway onto the 138, but significant delays are expected.
• ⏳ Cleanup efforts are underway, and authorities indicate the closure will be in effect for an extended duration.
• 🚗 Even the northbound lanes are experiencing a crawl as traffic attempts to navigate around the scene.

Current Situation and Outlook

• 🚛 The overturned big rig has been moved to occupy only half of the freeway, a slight improvement from its initial position across all lanes.
• 🚦 Drivers are advised to exercise caution and expect lengthy delays when traveling through the Grapevine area.