I-80 Reopened Near Truckee
UPDATE 7:40 p.m. — Caltrans says the interstate is now open again.
UPDATE 5:39 p.m. — Traffic maps show I-80 is now blocked all the way to Colfax. CHP estimates the interstate will reopen around 7:30 p.m.
UPDATE 4:59 p.m. — Placer County Sheriff reports the accident is a jackknifed semi.
TRUCKEE (CBS13) — Placer County Sheriff says Interstate 80 westbound is closed near Highway 20 because of a crash.
Traffic is being detoured onto Highway 20 through Grass Valley.
⛔️I-80 is closed to westbound traffic at SR 20 due to a jackknifed big rig. Detour onto SR 20 available. #trafficalert pic.twitter.com/2Awz1SnvcP
— Placer Sheriff (@PlacerSheriff) May 26, 2019
We have a crew on the scene and will bring you more details as we get them.