In an ongoing effort to guarantee your safety, Highway 70 continues to be closed as crews continue in scaling operations. Caltrans says they will uphold the closure in anticipation of this weekend’s impactful winter storm.
The extended closure is a precautionary measure to mitigate potential hazards associated with adverse weather conditions.
Anticipated to last until mid-week next week, the closure aims to secure the highway and prevent any risks that may arise during the impending heavy rain. Caltrans acknowledges the inconvenience caused by the closure and appreciates your patience and understanding.
To stay updated on the progress and receive real-time information, you are encouraged to check Caltrans’ live QuickMaps.
The highway’s closure has been a fluid situation since early February, when the season’s first heavy rains caused multiple landslides and slope failures.
The most current slide activity is near the Shady Rest Area, where the crumbling hillside continues to take out Caltrans k-rails.
