WB I-80 In High Sierra Back Open After Jackknifed Big Rig Blocks Road
CISCO GROVE (CBS13) – A jackknifed big rig caused major problems for drivers on Interstate 80 in the high country.
It happened just before 7 a.m. Tuesday on the westbound side of the freeway, near the Cisco Grove off ramp.
I80 closed WB direction at Cisco Grove due To #JackKnifed BigRig! Driver is ok. @GoodDaySac @CBSSacramento @DinaKupfer @GoodDayTraffic @GDSTracyKetchum pic.twitter.com/LnKfYPb8x7
— DG (@CameraGuyDave1) April 16, 2019
The driver of the rig says the truck started sliding down on the curve, bouncing between the guardrails on each side of the freeway a few times, before jackknifing and getting stuck.
The driver also says the roadway was slippery due to the current snowy conditions.
Here are some snowfall reports we have received this morning over the Sierra. Just a reminder, snow showers continue with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 11 am this morning. For current road conditions, go to https://t.co/6jnhwJwcfC @CaltransDist3 #CAwx pic.twitter.com/jaNHUIQn5C
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) April 16, 2019
Caltrans is held westbound traffic back near the Donner Lake Interchange. The freeway was reopened just before 9 a.m.
Chain controls remain in effect on I-80.
Snow is expected to continue to accumulate through Tuesday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m.