Merced, CA — Authorities are now saying that Highway J59 will now be closed until at least 3:30 this afternoon.
CHP is on scene of a single vehicle accident on La Grange Road near Bonds Flat Road. Reports indicate that a big rig has hit a telephone pole.
Highway J59 is closed at the bridge at La Grange Road through Bonds Flat across from Don Pedro Reservoir.
Non-power lines are down on the road and SBC is also on scene to clear those away.
Traffic is being diverted to Highway 132 across Bonds Flat to J59.
This post was last modified on 01/31/2009 2:32 pm