Damaged vehicle sits stranded on a freeway onramp with a large pothole and a tow truck approaching under a sunrise.

Arcadia Pothole Forces Tow Trucks; CHP Issues 30-Minute Alert

At a Glance

  • A large pothole on an Arcadia freeway onramp caused flat tires and required tow trucks.
  • CHP issued a SIG Alert for at least 30 minutes.
  • Caltrans is repairing the pothole.

Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 210 may experience delays as crews work to fix the damage.

Damaged vehicle's front bumper blocked by pothole with patrol sign pointing to onramp.

Incident Details

The pothole located on the onramp from Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue to westbound Interstate 210 damaged several vehicles, causing multiple flat tires after impact.

  • Flat tires on affected vehicles
  • Tow trucks dispatched to assist stranded motorists
  • Multiple vehicles required assistance

Response and Alert

California Highway Patrol issued a SIG Alert for at least 30 minutes to inform drivers of the hazardous condition. Caltrans crews are on site repairing and filling the pothole.

Key Takeaways

  • The pothole caused multiple flat tires and tow truck assistance.
  • A 30-minute alert was issued by CHP.
  • Caltrans is actively repairing the onramp.

The repair is expected to clear traffic disruptions soon, but drivers should stay alert for any updates.

Author

  • My name is Daniel J. Whitman, and I’m a Los Angeles–based journalist specializing in weather, climate, and environmental news.

    Daniel J. Whitman reports on transportation, infrastructure, and urban development for News of Los Angeles. A former Daily Bruin reporter, he’s known for investigative stories that explain how transit and housing decisions shape daily life across LA neighborhoods.

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