BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Caltrans and California Highway Patrol (CHP) have announced the closure of the northbound I-5 connector ramp at the I-5/SR-99 separation due to a semi-trailer truck fire.

CHP’s website said it happened at around 8:18 p.m.

Drivers heading northbound can use Exit 3 to access westbound Highway 166 to return to northbound I-5.

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There is currently no estimated time of reopening.