Overturned Big Rig Snarls Novato Freeway Traffic (Updated)

Update: All northbound lanes were open as of 10:40 a.m., according to the CHP.

NOVATO, CA — A crash earlier this morning on Highway 101 south of DeLong Avenue in Novato involving an overturned big rig has snarled traffic, the California Highway Patrol said.

The big rig was hauling a large amount of scrap metal, according to the CHP.

As of 7:40 a.m., two lanes of traffic were open in both directions, “and this is likely how it will stand for some time as Caltrans continues to clean up and replace the center divide,” the CHP said.

Motorists traveling to Marin from the north are advised to use alternate routes such as Lakeville Highway and Highway 37, however it is likely traffic will be heavily impacted there as well, the CHP said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.