Fatal Crash Shuts Down HWY-101 Lanes: CHP

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — Drivers are facing major delays this morning after a traffic collision shut down all northbound lanes of Highway 101 south of Highway 12 in Santa Rosa, prompting authorities to issue a severe traffic alert and urge motorists to avoid the area.

The California Highway Patrol reported the collision shortly before 9:25 a.m. on northbound U.S. Highway 101 south of the Highway 12 interchange.

All northbound lanes are blocked as emergency crews respond to the scene. Authorities had not released information about injuries or the number of vehicles involved.

The closure quickly backed up traffic through the area, creating significant delays for commuters traveling through Santa Rosa, according to authorities.

CHP advised drivers to use alternate routes and avoid the highway corridor until the roadway reopens. Officials have not provided an estimated time for reopening the lanes.

Motorists traveling through central Sonoma County should expect heavy congestion and seek alternate routes where possible.