Damage On 405 In Sherman Oaks Causes Major Morning Traffic Delay

SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Crews shut down two lanes on the southbound San Diego Freeway in the San Fernando Valley on Wednesday morning after damaged concrete caused a minor crash, leading to major traffic delays, California Highway Patrol says.

The original crash was reported about 4:35 a.m. just north of the Hollywood (101) Freeway, according to CHP.

No one was injured, an CHP officer told Patch, but the loose concrete that damaged a vehicle left large gaps in the two right lanes and crews went to work making emergency repairs.

By 7:30 a.m., however, traffic was stop-and-go and the backup extended five miles to Nordhoff Street in North Hills.

"Caltrans came out for a little bit. They repaired it," an officer said, adding that the lanes were all reopened as of about 8:30 a.m.

As of 9:10. a.m., traffic was still backed up, according to SigAlert.com.

It was not immediately clear how the concrete came loose in the first place, the officer said.

CHP said it is unclear how long it will take to complete the emergency repairs.

City News Service contributed to this report.