Commuters in Henderson faced significant delays this morning after an overturned semi-truck incident on Interstate 11. According to FOX5 Vegas, the accident occurred near Auto Show Drive at approximately 3:34 a.m., with no injuries reported. However, the resulting blockage required the closure of the northbound on-ramp until the vehicle could be cleared.
The Nevada State Police are currently on the scene, directing efforts to safely remove multiple 8,000-pound paper rolls from the overturned truck before they can begin towing the vehicle. Drivers have been encouraged to be careful when navigating through this section of the highway. The situation quickly escalated to affect the traffic flow, leading authorities to advise considering alternate routes.
Similarly, news of the crash was echoed by News3LV, highlighting the impact on the Friday commute. Although the northbound freeway remains open, the lanes are congested, and traffic has slowed considerably as crews work diligently at the site of the accident.
Suggestions have been made for motorists to join northbound U.S. 95 at Sunset Road instead, in order to avoid the larger bulk of the traffic delays. As the city wakes and the roads begin to fill, this alternate entry point might offer some respite to those eager to get to their destinations without the added delay. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and updates on the traffic situation can be expected as the work progresses.
