Crime & Safety

Highway 50 Eastbound Lanes Closed at Watt Avenue Due to Accident

Motorist can expect heavy traffic and should use alternative routes.

Update 3 p.m.: All lanes are now open, CHP reports.

Update 2:40 p.m.: The two right-hand lanes on Highway 50 eastbound are now open, according to CHP. Two left-hand lanes remain blocked. 

Posted at 2:20 p.m.: Eastbound lanes on Highway 50 are blocked at Watt Avenue near Rosemont because of a multi-vehicle accident. 

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The California Highway Patrol reported a crash at 1:25 p.m. Monday, March 11, that involved at least three vehicles, one that was overturned. 

At 2 p.m., CHP reported that eastbound Highway 50 had all lanes blocked at Watt Avenue and did not have an estimated time of clearing. Motorists are adviced to use alternative routes. 

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We are unsure of injuries at this time. 


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