A traffic incident occurred today when a gray semi-truck collided with a light pole on the southbound Interstate 605 off-ramp at Beverly Boulevard in Pico Rivera, CA. The collision caused the truck to hang over an embankment, blocking the off-ramp and leading to significant traffic disruptions.
Emergency services responded promptly after the incident was reported at 10:04 AM. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. However, the off-ramp was closed for approximately four to five hours to facilitate recovery operations. Heavy-duty towing services were called to safely remove the truck from the embankment and clear the area.
Caltrans was requested to implement a hard closure of the off-ramp to ensure the safety of both the recovery team and motorists. Traffic was redirected as a result of the closure, which was confirmed around 10:48 AM. By 12:13 PM, officials indicated that the off-ramp would remain closed for several hours while recovery efforts continued.
Motorists in the area should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes until the situation is resolved. The California Highway Patrol is managing the incident and ensuring safe traffic flow around the closure. Further updates will be provided as recovery operations progress and the off-ramp is reopened to traffic.