Injury crash on San Mateo-Hayward Bridge blocks lanes in westbound direction
FOSTER CITY -- An injury crash on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge Monday morning jammed westbound traffic for hours and residual delays remained after the crash scene was cleared.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened at around 6:20 a.m. on the high-rise section of the bridge approaching Foster City. All westbound lanes were closed while eastbound lanes remained open.
The crash appeared to involve a big rig and at least one other vehicle. There was no immediate word on the circumstances of the crash or the nature of the injuries.
By 7 a.m. the left lane was opened and the right and center lanes remained closed. Drivers reported being stuck on the bridge for more than two hours.
Bumper to bumper traffic on the San Mateo Bridge! Major delays use the Bay Bridge or Dumbarton bridge instead! @KPIXtv #kpix pic.twitter.com/cj2Cflo8cY
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All lanes were reopened by about 10:15 a.m. but westbound traffic was still solidly backed up to just past the toll plaza.