Traffic & Transit
215 Freeway Jammed Through Menifee Due To Downed Line
Traffic was backed up in both directions.
MENIFEE, CA — Both directions of traffic on Interstate 215 in Menifee were backed up Tuesday afternoon due to an apparent downed line.
The incident was reported at approximately 1:30 p.m. near Newport Road.
Witnesses told the California Highway Patrol that a northbound semi truck towing a manufactured home snagged at least one line from a pole.
There were no immediate reports of sparking or injuries, and it's unclear whether the line was carrying electricity.
The semi-truck driver pulled over.
Traffic was jammed in both directions as of 2 p.m.
