Southern California Commute Disrupted by Heavy Rain and Flooding: SigAlerts and Road Closures
KTLA 5November 21, 20253 min34,678 views
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- 🌧️ Heavy overnight storms created a difficult start to the Friday morning commute across Southern California.
- ⚠️ Multiple SigAlerts were active, indicating significant traffic disruptions.
Major Freeway Incidents
- 🛣️ On the Northbound 101 Freeway near the 405 interchange, traffic was halted due to slick roads and people stopping.
- 💥 A significant incident on the Southbound 405 Freeway involved a lift in the road, causing multiple cars to hit it and damage concrete, leading to extensive delays.
- 🚚 A jackknifed semi on the 210 West at Baseline blocked two right lanes for hours, causing extensive delays.
- 🔗 The connector from the 605 South to the 405 North was closed due to a serious crash.
Road Conditions and Runoff
- 💧 Heavy rain is cited as a potential reason for the widespread delays and incidents.
- 🏞️ Runoff, mud, and debris were observed on roadways in areas like Glen Allen, with some roads potentially cordoned off.
- 🚗 Drivers were advised to give themselves plenty of space between vehicles due to slick conditions.
Expected Delays and Alternatives
- ⏰ The SigAlert for the jackknifed semi on the 210 West was expected to last until approximately 7:30 AM.
- বিকল্প Drivers were advised to consider alternatives like Foothill Boulevard or the 10 Freeway to bypass some of the major disruptions.
- 🚧 Caltrans was working to repair damaged sections of concrete on the 405 Freeway.
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