Highway 116 reopens after big rig overturns in Graton

Highway 116 was blocked for more than three hours Friday afternoon due to an overturned semitrailer.

The crash occurred near the intersection of Green Valley Road, the Graton Fire Department reported just before 1 p.m. and the road reopened just after 4 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The closure was between Green Valley and Mueller roads where Caltrans crews were repairing “significant guard rail and road damage,” according to the Graton Fire Department.

The crash was reported about 12:15 p.m. and traffic was diverted onto eastbound Green Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.

At least one person was taken to a hospital for unspecified injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The Fire Department reported there were no major injuries.

The semitrailer was hauling gravel, which spilled onto the road. It covered about 18 yards.

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