Traffic on the Capital City Freeway in Sacramento was severely delayed due to a police investigation that shut down lanes. The incident occurred near the American River Bridge on Business 80 (SB-51) around 4 p.m. While details were not immediately available, the California Highway Patrol confirmed there was no threat to the motoring public despite the disruption, as reported by FOX40.
Footage showed drivers making risky U-turns to escape the traffic jam, as some were stuck for over an hour. At 5 p.m., the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced that the lanes had reopened, but warned that delays would still continue, as mentioned by FOX40.
According to a post from CHP North Sacramento on their X account, the southbound lanes of State Route 51 are closed at Expedition Boulevard due to an ongoing incident. Emergency crews are on scene, and drivers are advised to take alternate routes. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Traffic Alert
— CHP North Sacramento (@CHPNSac) December 1, 2024
All southbound lanes of State Route 51 are currently closed at Expedition Boulevard due to an incident on the freeway. Emergency crews are on site, and delays are expected. Please seek alternate routes and allow extra travel time. Updates to follow.
