A rollover crash involving a cement truck shut down two northbound lanes of I-95 near State Road 860 on Saturday, clogging the morning commute before crews finally got traffic moving again. The lanes have since reopened, but officials have not said what caused the truck to tip or how the driver is doing.
According to WSVN, the overturned cement mixer initially blocked two northbound lanes while emergency crews worked to right the vehicle and clear debris. Authorities had not released any information about possible injuries as of their latest report.
Where it happened
The crash took place on I-95 near State Road 860, a heavily traveled east-west route in northern Miami-Dade. State Road 860, known locally for much of its length as Miami Gardens Drive, intersects I-95 in North Miami Beach, according to Wikipedia. That interchange typically sees heavy commuter traffic during peak hours.
A corridor prone to backups
The stretch of I-95 around SR-860 has already seen its share of trouble this month. CBS Miami reported a multi-vehicle crash on July 9 that shut down lanes beyond SR-860 and Miami Gardens Drive. When large commercial vehicles overturn, cleanup and recovery can keep traffic backed up long after lanes officially reopen.
What drivers should do
Drivers moving through northeast Miami-Dade are urged to check live traffic reports before heading out and steer clear of the area while crews are still working. The state’s FL511 commuter site offers real-time maps and incident alerts; visit FL511 for the latest updates and alternate routes.
