Jackknifed big rig shuts down I-680 southbound lanes in Martinez for most of the day
All lanes of southbound I-680 were blocked due to a crash involving an overturned big rig truck on Aug. 17, 2022. (KTVU FOX 2)
MARTINEZ, Calif. - A multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer led to the closure of southbound I-680 in Martinez during the Wednesday morning commute. All lanes were reopened about eight hours later.
All lanes were blocked due to the collision near Pacheco Boulevard around 7:45 a.m. Traffic was backed up past the Benicia-Martinez Bridge.
Caltrans said the big rig had jackknifed.
The center median was damaged and needs to be repaired.
There was no immediate word on potential injuries or how the crash occurred.
The freeway lanes reopened at around 3:45 p.m.