Big Rig Strikes Trestle, Closing Highway 70 in Marysville
Both directions blocked near 24th Street; Caltrans urges alternate routes.
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The crumpled trailer beneath the railroad trestle near 24th Street in Marysville.
MARYSVILLE – State Route 70 closed in both directions near 24th Street in Marysville Monday, October 12, after a big rig struck a railroad trestle, according to Caltrans District 3.
The agency’s 10:40 AM alert reported all lanes blocked and estimated reopening would take several hours, citing the severity of the collision. Its highway conditions report still listed the closure at 2:00 PM.
Photos shared by Caltrans show the trailer crumpled beneath the bridge, with white bins scattered across the roadway.
Caltrans advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. For current traffic conditions, check Caltrans’ QuickMap.
A closer view of the trailer under the railway bridge.