Disabled Big Rig, Fire, Obstacle Delayed Commute In South Bay

LOS GATOS, CA — In a hectic midweek hump day commute, a disabled tractor trailer on the northbound side of State Route 17 at South Santa Cruz Avenue blocked the left lane in Los Gatos, the California Highway Patrol reported. The incident has since cleared.

As of 9:23 a.m., the CHP advises motorists to expect delays.

A little farther north in San Jose, more delays are anticipated because of a fire on southbound U.S. Highway 101 at Interstate 280 in south San Jose blocking the right shoulder, the CHP added. This incident has also been cleared.

Also one that added to the fray, an obstruction on northbound State Route 87 south of Curtner Avenue in San Jose is blocking the right lane but was removed, according to the CHP.