Traffic & Transit
Overturned Big Rig Causes 405, 710 Connector Closure
A SIGALERT was released midday Tuesday after a big rig overturned on the Northbound 405.
LONG BEACH, CA — The northbound 405 to the southbound 710 connector was closed midday Tuesday after a big rig overturned, officials say.
The semi-truck, carrying 40,000 pounds of cargo, was heading toward Long Beach when it overturned, CalTrans reported. No injuries were reported by California Highway Patrol, who issued the SIGAlert.
Drivers should seek an alternate route into Long Beach until at least 3 p.m., they said. Delays were expected.
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MOTORIST ALERT The NB 405 to SB 710 connector is CLOSED due to an overturned big rig loaded with 40,000 lbs of cargo. Seek alternate route to Long Beach and expect DELAYS. pic.twitter.com/wvk8XGBO13
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) March 3, 2020
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