Crime & Safety

Lanes Reopen After Hwy 101 Crash

Northbound lanes were blocked near Embarcadero Road.

PALO ALTO, CA – All lanes are open on northbound U.S. Highway 101 just south of Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto following a big-rig crash earlier this morning, according to California Highway Patrol officials.

The crash was first reported at 1:41 a.m. and involved a big-rig that struck the median and a water barrier. The crash resulted in an oil leak and debris in the roadway, CHP officials said.

A Sig-alert was issued at 2:16 a.m. because all northbound lanes were blocked, but the scene was cleared by 5:30 a.m. and all lanes have reopened, CHP officials said.

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