A traffic collision involving two vehicles occurred today at the Watt Avenue North Onramp to Interstate 80 West in North Highlands, CA. The incident took place around 1:45 PM when a white Honda collided with a light pole, causing the pole to fall and obstruct parts of the roadway. This obstruction led to significant traffic impacts, including signal outages and a temporary shutdown of the ramp.
Emergency response teams arrived promptly to manage the scene and control traffic flow. Although the fallen light pole blocked the onramp, vehicles were still able to pass with caution. However, the situation caused delays and congestion in the area as crews worked to clear the obstruction and restore normal traffic conditions.
By approximately 1:54 PM, authorities announced a brief shutdown of the ramp to facilitate the removal of the light pole and address the damaged traffic signals. The traffic signal controlling the westbound off-ramp to Watt Avenue was reported to be down, further complicating the traffic situation.
As of 3:00 PM, emergency crews continued to work on the scene, and motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays. Drivers in North Highlands should remain alert for ongoing traffic management efforts as the situation is resolved.