Crash involving semi causes delays on southbound and northbound I-580 in Carson City
UPDATE 7:45AM: Travel lanes are open both southbound and northbound I-580 in Carson City. A cable barrier was struck in the crash. NDOT is replacing a few hundred feet of the cable and around 80 posts.
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UPDATE 6:45AM: Single lanes are open with limited travel on I-580 between Willam and Fairview. Motorists can expect delays. NDOT reports the following: Southbound traffic is currently being diverted around the area, including via East William Street.
One northbound lane of I-580 is open in the Fifth Street area, with northbound interstate traffic traveling slowly. Incident responders hope to open additional lanes soon, but motorists are advised to avoid the area.
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A crash involving a jack-knifed semi truck and a car closed southbound I-580 in Carson City near 5th Street on Wednesday morning.
Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's office deputies and Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division responded to the crash that happened at around 5:20 a.m. No serious injuries were reported.
Southbound I-580 will be closed for an extended period of time, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on scene. Debris is reportedly on the roadway in one of the northbound lanes.
Motorists can expect delays and should take alternate routes.