BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A large boulder knocked loose after the 5.2 quake Tuesday night temporarily blocked lanes of I-5 just south of Grapevine Road.
The boulder came to rest in the #2 lane of southbound I-5 following a quake that struck in the Mettler area at around 9:10 p.m.
5.2 magnitude earthquake felt throughout Bakersfield area
The California Highway Patrol in Fort Tejon said the boulder forced the closure of the #2, #3 and #4 lanes. The boulder was reported in lanes shortly after the quake.
Caltrans crews removed the boulder off the road a little after midnight. All lanes were open for traffic CHP said.
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