Travelers on Interstate 11 experienced significant delays after a collision early yesterday morning obstructed all northbound lanes between Nellis Boulevard and Russell Road. According to the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the disruption was caused by an incident involving a semi-truck and a motorcycle. News 3 LV reported that the crash occurred "just before 9:30 a.m."
The Nevada State Police swiftly responded to the scene of the accident, whereupon, the injured parties were rushed to a local hospital with critical injuries. As per the investigation by NHP Traffic Homicide Unit teams, travel schedules on this stretch were further delayed, but the RTC has confirmed that the freeway has since been reopened. A statement obtained by KTNV indicated that "roads should be open now," providing some relief to the motorists affected by the morning's events.
Both commuters and residents near Interstate 11 were advised to seek alternate routes during the closure, with traffic advisories issued to navigate the unplanned roadway blockage. State police and traffic authorities worked to clear the traffic backlog once the accident site was processed and deemed safe for public access.
The condition of the individuals involved in the crash remains unknown, with updates pending further investigation by authorities. Travelers are encouraged to stay informed through real-time traffic updates available on the RTC’s website or official traffic Twitter feed.
