Multi-Vehicle Crash with Lost Bricks Causes Major Delays on Highway 290

Major Highway 290 Incident

• 💥 An 18-wheeler jackknifed around 8:00 AM, causing a multi-vehicle crash involving seven to eight vehicles on Highway 290 near West Road.
• 🧱 The incident resulted in a lost load of bricks, scattering them across the highway and leading to a chaotic scene.
• ⚠️ All outbound lanes and the HOV lane were completely shut down, with only two inbound right lanes getting through.

Impact and Injuries

• 🚑 Two individuals were transported via LifeFlight, indicating serious injuries.
• 🚗 One car sustained severe damage, with its roof peeled back, and another driver was visibly shaken after hitting a barrier.
• 📈 Traffic was severely impacted, with drive times extending significantly, and backups stretching for miles in both directions.

Cleanup and Detours

• 🚧 A heavy-duty wrecker and dump trucks were on standby for the extensive cleanup process, which was expected to take several hours.
• 🗺️ Recommended alternate routes included side streets like Spencer, Fbrook, or West Road, and using Highway 6 to I-10.
• 🚗 Traffic was being rerouted to the feeder road, contributing to congestion.

Ongoing Situation

• ⏳ The incident occurred nearly two hours before the report, with significant delays persisting despite some slight improvements in backup length.
• 🛣️ Cleanup efforts included removing the 18-wheeler, clearing bricks, investigating the cause, and removing damaged vehicles.
• 📢 Updates on injuries, drive times, and alternate routes were being provided on social media platforms.