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November 30, 2006

Traffic collision, I-10, Redlands 11:38 a.m.

A traffic collision involving at least three vehicles occurred on the westbound Interstate 10 at Cypress Avenue. The vehicles are by the center divider and an ambulance is responding.

Traffic collision, I-10, Redlands 8:26 a.m.

A school bus has crashed into the back of a semi truck on the eastbound 10 east of California Street. The crash is blocking the slow lane.

Area overview - Heavy traffic in Ontario, 6:21 a.m.

Traffic is slowing on the eastbound Highway 60 at Milliken Avenue. Other major highways are clear.

November 29, 2006

Onramp closure, I-10, San Bernardino 12:40 p.m.

The CHP is temporarily closing the on-ramp to the westbound Interstate 10 to remove a downed tree.

Traffic collision, I-10, Colton 12:40 p.m.

A tractor trailer jackknifed on the eastbound 10 connector road to the northbound 215. The CHP is shutting down the transition road because the trailer is detached from the cab.

Brush fire, I-210, Rancho Cucamonga 7:26 a.m.

The CHP received a report of a brush fire on the left shoulder of the eastbound 210 to the northbound Interstate 15. Update: Firefighters were unable to find a blaze in the area.

Area overview - highways clear 7:04 a.m.

Traffic is flowing smoothly on most area highways including I-10, I-215, I-60 and I-210.

November 28, 2006

Traffic collision, I-10, Ontario 8:21 a.m.

A vehicle spun out on the westbound 10 east of Fourth Street and is blocking the carpool lane. An ambulance is responding.

Traffic collision, I-15, Devore 5:33 a.m.

A Chevy truck overturned onto the right shoulder of the northbound Interstate 15 north of Devore Road, leading to a second collision on the highway. An ambulance is responding.

Area overview - roads mostly clear 5:57 a.m.

Traffic is moving slowly on the westbound 91 at Main Street, but all other major highways are clear.

November 27, 2006

Traffic collision, I-10, San Bernardino, 5:23 p.m.

The No. 1 lane of the westbound I-10 was being closed at University because heavy equipment was being brought in to retrieve a big rig with a crane that fell over the side. Onramp is also closed. Heavy traffic reported.

Traffic collision, I-15, San Bernardino 5:19 p.m.

Traffic is slow where the northbound I-15 and I-215 meet following a collisiong between a Volvo and a bgi rig. Officials were cleaning up debris which was spread over traffic lanes.

Sig-alert, I-10, Ontario 8:47 a.m.

Three to four cars collided on the eastbound 10 east of Vineyard Avenue and are blocking the carpool lane. The duration of the Sig-alert is not known.

Sig-alert, I-10, Colton 8:47 a.m.

A crash involving two big rigs is blocking several lanes on the westbound Interstate 10 at Mt. Vernon Avenue. The closure is estimated to last about an hour.

Traffic collision, Highway 60, Ontario 6:05 a.m.

Three cars collided on the eastbound 60 at the Euclid Avenue off-ramp and are blocking lanes, the CHP reported. An ambulance is responding.

Area overview - no major traffic delays, 6:09 a.m.

Major highways through the area are clear of major congestion. The CHP and National Weather Service has warned of some light rain heading through the area as well as heavy fog in the San Bernardino mountains. Motorists are urged to use caution.

Traffic collision, Arrow Route, Fontana 5:08 a.m.

A crash involving a truck and sedan occurred on Arrow Route west of Cherry Avenue in unincorporated Fontana. One person became trapped. Paramedics flew one person to a hospital for treatment.

November 22, 2006

Fatal traffic collision, Interstate 40, east of Ludlow

Two people became trapped in a car that was involved in a traffic collision along westbound Interstate 40 east of Goffs Road east of Ludlow. The CHP reported possibly one person received fatal injuries. A helicopter was requested to fly victims to the hospital.

Area overview - all clear, 6:05 a.m.

Traffic on all major area highways is flowing smoothly.

Overturned big rig, Highway 62, east of Wonder Valley

A tractor trailer overturned on the 62 just west of the Riverside County line and is blocking lanes.

Report of fire, I-10, San Bernardino 5:34 a.m.

The CHP received a report of a grass fire off the side of westbound Interstate 10 at Waterman Avenue.

November 21, 2006

Traffic collision, Interstate 15, Victorville, 8:46 p.m

Heavy traffic on the northbound I-15 at National Trails Highway following a crash in which one person reportedly was killed. About 9:30 p.m., crews were starting to clean up debris from the roadway.

Lane Closure, Insterstate 215, San Bernardino, 9:13 p.m.

Slow traffic on the northbound 215 due to lane closure. Traffic is being diverted eastbound on Highway 60, according to CHP.

Lane Closure, Interstate 15, San Bernardino, 8:46 p.m

Traffic on the southbound I-15 is slow due to construction. Only the No. 1 lane was open, according to the CHP.

Traffic collision, Highway 138, Cajon Pass 12:15 p.m.

Two cars are blocking the road following a collision on Highway 138 east of the northbound Interstate 15.

Area overview - roads mostly clear 5:36 a.m.

Caltrans is reporting area highways are clear of any major backups including I-10, I-215, I-60 and I-210. Some congestion has been reported by the CHP on the southbound I-15 at Glen Helen Parkway in Devore due to lane closures.

November 20, 2006

Traffic collision, Interstate 15, San Bernardino 7:22 p.m.

A crash on the southbound Interstate 15 near the Highway 210 junction is creating heavy traffic. A helicopter had landed and transported one crash victim. Three vehicles were reportedly involved. Two overturned.

Area overview - Traffi congestion in Bloomington, Riverside 6:41 a.m.

Caltrans is reporting there is a traffic jam on the westbound 10 at Cedar Avenue as well as the westbound 91 just past Interstate 15. All other area highways are clear.

November 17, 2006

Area overview - roads clear 6:23 a.m.

No major traffic jams are reported for area highways including I-10, I-215, Highway 60 and I-210.

November 16, 2006

Sig-alert, Interstate 10, Rialto 7:57 a.m.

The Riverside Avenue on-ramp to the eastbound 10 has been shut down due to a disabled big rig. The closure is expected to last one hour, the CHP said.

Traffic congestion, I-15, Cajon Pass 7:21 a.m.

The CHP has issued a traffic advisory for the southbound 15 at Highway 138. Traffic is backed up past Joshua Street in Hesperia.

Area overview - backups in Riverside, otherwise clear 5:58 a.m.

Traffic is at a crawl on the westbound 91 just past the Interstate 15 interchange. Other major highways in the area - I-15, I-10, I-210 and Highway 60 - are clear of any major traffic congestion.

November 15, 2006

Traffic advisory, I-10, Yucaipa 10:19 a.m.

One lane of the westbound 10 at Yucaipa Boulevard is closed due to construction. The CHP reported traffic is backed up to Calimesa.

Traffic collision, I-15, Devore 9:58 a.m.

A tractor trailer crashed into several freeway attenuators - orange barrels used as a buffer for concrete barriers - on the southbound 15 at Kenwood Avenue. The semi is damaged to the point it cannot be moved from the slow lane. The duration of the closure is unknown.

Area overview - congestion in Ontario, Devore, Riverside 6:12 a.m.

Traffic is at a crawl on the westbound Interstate 10 at Euclid Avenue in Ontario. There is also some moderate congestion on the southbound 15 from Oak Hill to Glen Helen Parkway. Traffic on the westbound 91 in Riverside is also slow going.

Traffic collision, Highway 62, Yucca Valley 5:56 a.m.

A car crash is blocking lanes on Highway 62 just west of Yucca Valley. An ambulance is responding.

Sig-alert, I-10, Redlands 5:49 a.m.

A construction closure has caused heavy traffic on the eastbound Interstate 10 at Ford Street. The CHP reported traffic is gridlocked and that the Sig-alert would be in effect for about 30 minutes.

November 14, 2006

Sig-alert, I-15, Baker 1:15 a.m.

An overturned tractor trailer is blocking the southbound 15 near Kelbaker Road. The CHP is escorting traffic through by using the right shoulder and one freeway lane. The fast lane is expected to be closed until noon.

Sig-alert, I-10, east of Cabazon 1:10 a.m.

A crane partially fell off the trailer of a big rig, blocking lanes of the westbound 10 at the Whitewater Cutoff Road. The rig also caught fire as a result of the crash. All westbound lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted off the freeway at Whitewater and then right back on the freeway. The duration of the closure is not known.

Area overview - highways clear 6:21 a.m.

Traffic is flowing smoothly on all area highways, according to Caltrans.

November 13, 2006

Traffic collison, Highway 247, Morongo Basin, 6:51 p.m.

A collision with a reported death on Highway 247 near Starlight Mesa Road is forcing traffic onto a dirt road that runs along highway, according to CHP. A big rig and a car were involved. Some 300 hundred gallons of fuel have spilled onto the road, officials said.

Traffic collision, Highway 30, San Bernardino 1:57 p.m.

A two-car crash occurred on the westbound 30 at Central Avenue. The CHP reported the driver of a black sport-utility vehicle was driving backward on the freeway just before the crash.

Traffic collision, I-15, Victorville 1:55 p.m.

A crash involving several vehicles occurred on the northbound Interstate 15 at Bear Valley Road. The CHP reported a driver of a pickup truck ran across to the southbound side, causing a second crash. Traffic is slowing in southbound lanes and an ambulance is responding.

Traffic collision, I-15, Mira Loma 7:27 a.m.

A crash involving two vehicles and a tractor trailer is blocking at least one lane of the southbound Interstate 15 at the westbound Highway 60 interchange. The tractor trailer is on the right shoulder.

Area overview - Some congestion in Riverside, Bloomington 6:13 a.m.

The westbound 10 is slowing through Bloomington at Cedar Avenue due to moderate traffic and heavy traffic is reported on the westbound 91 just past Interstate 15, according to Caltrans. Other major highways such as I-10, I-215, Highway 60 and I-210 are clear.

November 10, 2006

Area overview - highways all clear 8 a.m.

Caltrans is reporting area highways including I-10, Highway 60 and 91, I-210 and I-215 are clear of any congestion.

November 09, 2006

Traffic collision, I-15, Cajon Pass 6:35 a.m.

The slow lane of the southbound 15 north of Highway 138 was closed due to a crash involving two big rigs. One of the rigs leaked oil, leaving a spill that stretched between 75 to 100 feet. The Sig-alert was expected to last several more minutes, the CHP said.

Traffic collision, I-15, San Bernardino 6:23 a.m.

A motorcyclist has crashed on the southbound 15 south of Cleghorn Fire Road in the community of Keenbrook, near Devore. One lane is blocked and an ambulance is responding.

Area overview - traffic moving smoothly 6:06 a.m.

No major backups are reported by Caltrans on area freeways including I-10, I-210, I-215 and Highway 60.

November 08, 2006

Traffic collision, I-210, Claremont 5:11 a.m.

A tractor trailer has crashed into the center divider on the westbound 210 east of Base Line Road and is blocking the car pool lane, the CHP reported.

November 07, 2006

Traffic collision, Interstate 10, Ontario 9:15 a.m.

A two-car crash is blocking the fast lane of the eastbound 10 at the southbound I-15. One of the vehicles, a black sport-utility vehicle, is on its side. An ambulance is responding.

Traffic collision, Highway 60, Glen Avon 5:04 a.m.

The CHP has issued a traffic advisory due to a crash on the eastbound Highway 60 at Pyrite Street. A crash is blocking the fast lane and one other lane, causing a backup. The duration of the advisory is unknown.

November 06, 2006

Area overview - Some slowing through Bloomington 6:17 a.m.

Caltrans is reporting slight backups on the westbound Interstate 10 at Cedar Avenue. Other major highways are clear.

November 03, 2006

Traffic collision, I-15, Devore 8:16 a.m.

A crash involving two big rigs is blocking two lanes of the southbound Interstate 15 at the Interstate 215 interchange, CHP reported. One of the rigs is partially on a guard rail.

Traffic collision, I-15, Devore 6:41 a.m.

The fast lane on the southbound Interstate 15 is blocked at Glen Helen Parkway due to a traffic collision. An ambulance is responding.

Area overview - Highways clear 6:04 a.m.

No major traffic jams are reported for area highways, according to Caltrans.

November 02, 2006

Sig-alert, I-215, San Bernardino 11:08 a.m.

The CHP has shut down the fast lane on the north- and southbound 215 just north of Mill Street for followup accident investigation. The Sig-alert was canceled about 1 p.m.

Area overview - traffic flowing smoothly 6:08 a.m.

No areas of major traffic congestion are reported by Caltrans. Some slowing is occurring on the southbound Interstate 15 at Glen Helen Parkway in Devore and the westbound 10 at Cedar Ave.

Traffic collision, I-215, Colton 5:39 a.m.

A three-car crash is blocking three lanes on the southbound 215 just north of the Highway 91 interchange, the CHP reported.

November 01, 2006

Area overview - Traffic congestion through Norco 6:13 a.m.

Caltrans reports there is backed up traffic on the northbound Interstate 15 between Second and Sixth streets through Norco, as well as slowing traffic on the westbound 91. All other major highways are clear.

Traffic collision, Highway 57, Diamond Bar 5:50 a.m.

A two-car crash is blocking a lane on the northbound 57 at the eastbound Highway 60 interchange. One vehicle was facing the wrong way on the road, the CHP reported.