UPDATE: Overturned Big Rig Cleared from Highway 92 in San Mateo County; All Lanes Reopened
SAN MATEO (CBS SF) -- An overturned big rig that blocked SR-92 in both directions near Lower Skyline Boulevard in San Mateo County Tuesday afternoon has been cleared, according to authorities.
The crash, which occurred near Lifemark Road, was first reported just after 1 p.m. Chopper 5 footage showed that the vehicle was on its side and appeared to have spilled its load of trash along the highway shoulder.
Crash SR-92 at Lifemark
— San Mateo County Harbor District (@SMHarbor) March 8, 2022
Westbound lanes are currently blocked by an overturned big rig with no estimated time of opening. Expect delays and use alternate routes. 91-S3
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While initially there was one-way traffic control through the area, CHP later reported that CA-92 was shut down in both directions.
UPDATE: Traffic Collision and Overturned Tractor Trailer on CA-92 East of Lower Skyline Blvd in San Mateo County. All Lanes Closed in Both Directions. https://t.co/ITRwoLsl4h
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The roadway was finally cleared of the vehicle and the trash it was hauling as of shortly before 6 p.m., CHP said. The closure lasted nearly five hours.
UPDATE: Residual Delays on CA-92 East of Lower Skyline Blvd in San Mateo County. All Lanes Open.
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