Severe Traffic Alert On I-580 Due To Overturned Truck: CHP

LIVERMORE, CA — The right lane of westbound I-580 is closed as of 10 a.m. Thursday due to a Severe Traffic Alert and traffic collision with injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol. The alert is due to an overturned tractor trailer and traffic collision with injuries near Grant Line Road, west of Livermore in unincorporated Alameda County.

CHP posted a photo of an overturned truck that appeared to be transporting Peelz oranges. "Secure your load! This is what backed up I-580 this morning. Please, whenever you’re hauling or towing, double check that you’ve secured it properly," the agency tweeted.

CHP said at 10:47 that they expect to reopen the roadway in about 45 minutes to an hour. Patch is awaiting further information from the California Highway Patrol.