\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAn overturned big rig is blocking freeway traffic Monday morning in Sacramento.The big rig is on its side and blocking the eastbound Interstate 80 connector to Interstate 5. Southbound I-5 traffic is being allowed, and motorists are trickling through, but no traffic is making its way through the I-80 connector lane to I-5.Traffic logs from the California Highway Patrol indicate that a Sigalert is in effect, which is issued when extended traffic delays or closures are expected. CHP’s traffic logs also state that a tow truck has been requested and is en route.Details on the big rig driver’s condition were not released, but CHP traffic logs indicate that an ambulance was requested.Westbound I-80 lanes are not affected by the crash.Crews are on the way to upright the big rig. There is a flatbed truck at the scene, but that type of vehicle is not equipped to upright and tow a big rig.See traffic conditions here.See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it\u2019s safe to do so at kcra.com\/upload.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tSACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
An overturned big rig is blocking freeway traffic Monday morning in Sacramento.<\/p>\n
The big rig is on its side and blocking the eastbound Interstate 80 connector to Interstate 5. Southbound I-5 traffic is being allowed, and motorists are trickling through, but no traffic is making its way through the I-80 connector lane to I-5.<\/p>\n
Traffic logs from the California Highway Patrol indicate that a Sigalert is in effect, which is issued when extended traffic delays or closures are expected. CHP’s traffic logs also state that a tow truck has been requested and is en route.<\/p>\n
Details on the big rig driver’s condition were not released, but CHP traffic logs indicate that an ambulance was requested.<\/p>\n
Westbound I-80 lanes are not affected by the crash.<\/p>\n
Crews are on the way to upright the big rig. There is a flatbed truck at the scene, but that type of vehicle is not equipped to upright and tow a big rig.<\/p>\n
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