Tractor Trailer Blocks U.S. Highway 70 East, Quick Action Reopens Lanes

0:00A tractor-trailer blocked part of U.S. Highway 70 East near Garner this Monday morning. It happened around 7.30 a.m. when the truck unhitched and stopped traffic in the Eastbound lanes between TV Tower Road and Rainer Road. State Highway Patrol confirmed the issue right away. Drivers got creative, with some pulling onto the grass to squeeze by the blockage. A viewer even snapped a photo and sent it to local news showing the backup. Those words fast to tell the truck away. All lanes reopen just after 9 a.m. getting folks back on their way without much longer delay. Traffic like this reminds us how one slip can snarl a busy highway, but quick action from responders kept it short. Durham News today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters.