Bridge collapse in California could mean a change of plans for Borderland residents

The summer travel season means your family may be headed on a road trip out west. If so, consider yourself warned; a collapse on I-10 West in California could affect your travel plans.

From buses to truckers, the route from El Paso to California is common. But a bridge collapse in California could make a straight-shot a little less smooth. The interstate bridge that was washed out when a flash flood barreled down a Southern California desert gully could have a limited reopening within weeks. While the eastbound span of the Interstate 10 bridge collapsed, the westbound span still stands – though severe erosion means it is not passable.

Truckers told ABC-7 they take Interstate 8, which leads them to San Diego, about two hours shy of Los Angeles, where I-10 leads. But for folks hoping to get to Disneyland as fast as possible, using the I-8 will tack on an hour more, not including L.A. traffic. It could also tack on extra gas money since in some cases California gas starts at $4 per gallon.

Detours include taking Arizona Route 95, then California 62, which runs into I-10. There’s also the southern route: Drivers can exit U.S. 95, go south on I-8, follow that to California North 111, which runs into I-10.