Toppled Tree Blocks SR-163 Northbound Traffic Lanes in Hillcrest

State Route 163 was blocked after a eucalyptus tree toppled across the freeway, just south of Robinson Avenue in Hillcrest Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Northbound 163 south of Robinson is closed because of this tree in lanes. Thankfully, no injuries. Caltrans will have a crew remove the tree but the freeway is closed at this time. Photo from battalion chief Ted Moran – battalion 1. #sdfd #sdfire #wx #sandiego #treedown #highway163

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The California Highway Patrol issued a traffic alert for the area, after the tree fell amid a turbulent winter storm sweeping through the region.

Check the SigAlert website for immediate traffic updates. Drivers can expect delays up to 20 minutes, according to the SigAlert issued at 3:52 p.m.

Fortunately, no one was hurt by the fallen tree, according to the San Diego Fire -Rescue Department. Caltrans will send a crew to remove the tree.

City News Service contributed to this post.