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I-80 Re-Opened After Jackknifed Big Rig, Chain Controls In Effect

4:45 p.m. update: California Highway Patrol in Truckee has reopened the Interstate-80.

The agency said requirement 2 (R2) chain controls are in effect at this time. R2 controls mean chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.

R2 controls are in effect for:

  • I-80 in Cisco to Truckee. Chain control for trucks are maximum
  • SR-89 from Prickett's to US-50
  • SR-267 from Northstar to Kings Beach
  • US-50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers
  • SR-88 from Peddler Vista to RLC

On SR-89, R1 controls are in effect from Truckee to the Sierra County line. R1 means  Chains are required on all vehicles except passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks under 6,000 pounds gross weight and equipped with snow tires on at least two drive wheels. Chains must be carried by vehicles using snow tires. All vehicles towing trailers must have chains on one drive axle. Trailers with brakes must have chains on at least one axle.

R3 chain controls mean chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions.

For the latest chain controls go the Caltrans website. 

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KINGVALE (CBS13) — Traffic is being held at eastbound Interstate 80 at Kingvale and Castle Peak after a big rig truck jackknifed on the road, according to Caltrans.

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(credit: CHP Truckee)

All westbound traffic is being turned around at the state line and Truckee due to the accident.

There is currently no estimated time of the road reopening.

Caltrans recommends drivers take it slow on the roadways and prepare for the snow with chains.

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