Update: Cholame Y reopened after collision, no injuries reported
Update posted Dec. 30:
– The Cholame Y was reopened mid-morning Friday, according to a Caltrans social media post.
No one was injured in the collision, reports say.
All lanes of Highway 46 East at Cholame Valley Road are now open following a traffic incident earlier this morning. There is still some slowing in the area.
Road info at: https://t.co/86BJHWuSgc https://t.co/P2xB1oDv3E— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) December 29, 2023
Original story posted Dec. 29:
Collision involving semi truck prompts closure of Highway 46 at Cholame Y
– A significant traffic collision occurred Friday morning on Highway 46, resulting in the complete closure of the highway at the Cholame Y. Multiple vehicles, including an overturned semi-truck, were involved in the incident, according to reports.
As of 8:38 a.m., the initial full closure has transitioned to one-way reversing traffic control, according to a post by Cal Trans District 5. Authorities have not yet provided an estimate for when the highway will fully reopen.
No further information is available at this time.
UPDATE: The full closure has been lifted and replaced with one-way reversing traffic control. Expect delays moving through this area and please be aware of Caltrans and emergency responders working this incident. No estimate on a full opening.@CaltransHQ @CaltransDist6 https://t.co/GvyTEeg28p
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) December 29, 2023
Highway 46 East is closed in both directions at Cholame Valley Road in San Luis Obispo County due to a traffic incident involving multiple vehicles which includes an overturned big-rig truck. There is no estimate for re-opening.@CaltransHQ @CaltransDist6
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) December 29, 2023
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