A significant traffic incident occurred today on Terminal Island, Los Angeles, CA, involving a single overturned truck that caught fire around 1:26 PM. Emergency services responded promptly, leading to the closure of all lanes in the area and causing major traffic disruptions.
The incident took place at the intersection of State Route 47 North and Navy Way. Fire units were deployed to extinguish the flames, and traffic control measures were implemented by Caltrans, which included the closure of the bridge for an estimated 24 to 48 hours. Traffic advisories were issued to inform drivers of the situation and to encourage them to avoid the area.
By 2:12 PM, it was determined that the eastbound on-ramp to State Route 47 toward Long Beach would need to be shut down to prevent vehicles from becoming trapped in the congestion. As the fire was brought under control, air support was requested to assist with traffic management on the Long Beach side.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the overturned truck. Traffic advisories continued throughout the afternoon, confirming that both bridges at Terminal Island were blocked. Authorities urged motorists to seek alternative routes and avoid the area until the situation was resolved.
As of the latest updates, the fire has been extinguished, and efforts to manage traffic are ongoing. The overturned truck is expected to be towed from the scene soon. Motorists are advised to remain patient and stay informed of any further developments regarding the traffic situation in the area.