BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Shafter police said both east and westbound lanes on Lerdo Highway at the railroad crossing are experiencing heavy traffic due to a railroad arm malfunction on Thursday afternoon.
Officials announced the issue on social media just after 4 p.m.
Please avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes, said police.
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) crews are working to fix the problem, said officials.