When Big Rigs Go Rogue: Traffic Mayhem in Sacramento

Sacramento is facing some serious traffic chaos this Monday morning, all thanks to a big rig that decided to take a tumble on the eastbound Interstate 80 connector to Interstate 5. Picture this: a semi lying on its side, blocking the way for commuters like it just doesn’t care about rush hour. While the southbound lanes are still trickling through, anyone trying to use the connector to get onto I-5 is in for a frustrating wait.

The California Highway Patrol stepped in, issuing a Sigalert, which you definitely don’t want to see on your morning commute updates. They’re on the lookout for some cleanup crews to tackle the mess, but reports indicate that the flatbed truck already on site isn’t exactly suited for the heavy lifting—a classic case of being woefully underprepared.

So, if you’re in the area, buckle up and be patient! The good news? The westbound I-80 lanes are running just fine, so if you can reroute, jump on that avenue instead. Just hope those tow trucks get there before the truck decides it’s too comfortable lying in the traffic lane!