SigAlert: 5/405 Transition Closed In Mission Hills

LOS ANGELES, CA — A big rig spun out on the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway and southbound San Diego (405) Freeway transition in Mission Hills, triggering a SigAlert expected to last several hours.

The California Highway Patrol shut down the transition road shortly after 12:30 p.m. and issued a SigAlert, closing the truck route. The SigAlert was extended for another three hours shortly after 3 p.m.

Witnesses reported a FedEx big rig came to rest facing the wrong way while blocking the left lane.

Traffic was heavy in the area, and commuters are advised to avoid the area.