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Dumbarton Bridge Reopens After Jack-Knifed Big Rig Blocked All Eastbound Lanes

NEWARK (CBS SF) - All lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge have reopened after the eastbound direction was blocked due to a jack-knifed big rig early Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The CHP said the solo-vehicle crash was reported around 5:38 a.m.  just west of Thornton Avenue and the toll plaza.

The CHP closed the entrance to the bridge and cars that were stuck behind the accident were escorted off to find alternate routes.

All lanes reopened by 8:16 a.m. according to the CHP.

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