***** Update 6:44 *****

 

169 is now fully open to traffic.

 

***** Original Story *****

 

 

 

An early morning traffic accident on US-169 at the US-160 junction is affecting traffic in the area.

 

Preliminary reports indicate a semi truck accident occurred around 5am in the northbound lanes of US-169 just south of Cherryvale. Law enforcement is on the scene and northbound traffic is being re-routed through Liberty.

 

Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible by finding a different route or be prepared for delays.