(FOX40.COM) — Traffic is at a standstill and lanes are closed on Capital City Freeway (Business 80) because of an ongoing investigation, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Around 4 p.m., CHP responded to a scene on Businesses 80 (SB-51) south of the America River Bridge. Incident details are unclear, however, police said they are investigating and to avoid the area. They also said there is “no threat to the motoring public.”
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Video footage shows several vehicles attempting to make U-turns into oncoming traffic on the freeway. Some commuters said they have been stuck in the same spot for nearly an hour.
Around 5 p.m., Caltrans announced the lanes were reopened but commuters should still expect some traffic delays.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
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