Traffic & Transit

Crash Shuts Down 10 Freeway/PCH Tunnel Tuesday Afternoon: Sigalert

Traffic was snarled on the 10 Freeway and Pacific Coast Highway following a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon.

The McClure Tunnel was shut down to traffic heading east on the 10 Freeway after the crash, which occurred at around 2:12 p.m.
The McClure Tunnel was shut down to traffic heading east on the 10 Freeway after the crash, which occurred at around 2:12 p.m. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

SANTA MONICA, CA — Traffic was at a standstill in the tunnel that connects the 10 Freeway and Pacific Coast Highway following a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon.

The McClure Tunnel was completely shut down to traffic heading east on the 10 Freeway after the crash, which occurred at around 2:12 p.m. A Sigalert was issued at 2:27 p.m and canceled nearly 90 minutes later.

Traffic on the westbound 10 Freeway was also stopped at the tunnel. Motorists were warned to expect delays; traffic was backed up to Cloverfield Boulevard at around 3 p.m.

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Police were stationed at the 7th Street onramp to prevent other vehicles entering the freeway.

All lanes were open in both directions by 3:40 p.m.

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