I-10 Traffic Jam In Pass Area Due To Repair Work, SigAlert Issued

CABAZON, CA — Traffic on eastbound Interstate 10 through the Pass Area was causing headaches for motorists on Thursday, and the slog was continuing into the evening rush-hour commute.

For most of the day, traffic was slow, with SigAlert.com indicating two lanes were closed for "construction work."

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., Caltrans District 8 confirmed lanes #3 and #4 on eastbound I-10 at Apache Trail in Cabazon were shuttered for slab repairs and the California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert.

For commuters stuck in the mess, the news wasn't good: Caltrans reported the lane closures would be in place for an "unknown duration." According to the CHP, the SigAlert was expected to remain in place until at least 5:30 p.m.

It's not immediately clear what necessitated the emergency work.

Shortly before 3:30 p.m., eastbound traffic was backed up before the I-10/state Route 60 split.