A significant traffic collision on State Route 1 (SR-1) in Bodega, CA, has caused major disruptions today. The incident involved two vehicles: an international box truck and an unknown vehicle. The collision occurred around 6:45 AM, resulting in the box truck going over an embankment.
In response to the incident, emergency services quickly implemented traffic management measures. By 8:59 AM, authorities announced that both northbound and southbound lanes would be closed for approximately 3-4 hours. Traffic was diverted at nearby intersections, with southbound vehicles rerouted at Bodega Highway and northbound vehicles redirected at Valley Ford Freestone. This has led to significant delays and congestion for morning commuters in the area.
Multiple emergency units were dispatched to the scene to manage traffic flow and coordinate the recovery of the vehicles involved. A tow truck was called to assist in the recovery of the box truck, which required extensive access to the roadway for safe removal.
Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid the area and expect potential backups as traffic flows are redirected. The Department of Transportation is actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as the roadway is cleared and normal traffic patterns resume.