Crime & Safety

Wood In Northbound 73 Lanes Creates Traffic Hazard Through Newport

CHP reported wood in travel lanes on the 73 through Newport Beach area on Thursday morning.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Drivers in Newport Beach on the northbound 73 alerted CHP to "wood in the #3 and #4 lanes," according to a report at just after 8:30 a.m.

As of 9 a.m., traffic remained slow through the area, in response to avoiding the hazard. It is unclear when the roadway will be cleaned up.


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