SR-70 Reopens After Canyon Clearance; Caution Advised

SR-70 update.The slides in the canyon have been cleared and the road is currently open. Please remain cautious while travelling in the area as there are still work crews on foot. Thank you Caltrans-district 2.#caltransdistrict2 #plumascountysheriff

SR70 Reopens Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel

SR70 in the canyon is now fully open after crews completed the clearance of slides that had been blocking the roadway. Travelers are advised to proceed with caution as unsettled weather in the area may still pose potential hazards.The reopening comes just in time... Read More.

Progress on SR-70 Reopening in Feather River Canyon

Crews are making significant progress clearing the slides that have closed State Route 70 in the Feather River Canyon. Taking advantage of a break in the weather, crews were expected to be able to fully clear one of the slides last evening. The remaining... Read More.

SR-70 Closed Indefinitely Following Feather River Canyon Slides

State Route 70 remains closed from Grandview Station to the Greenville Wye due to two significant slides at post miles 17 and 21 in the Feather River Canyon. The highway is covered with debris, and the hillside's instability complicates cleanup efforts. Officials estimate the... Read More.

PG&E Moves Along in Undergrounding Efforts on SR70

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will begin repair work along Highway 70 near the Greenville Wye this week as part of ongoing efforts to address damage from the 2021 Dixie Fire. Motorists can expect delays in the area.This project, known as the Gansner... Read More.

SR70 Bears Another Blow from Stormy Weather

Due to the storm over the weekend, State Route 70 encountered another slide.Caltrans officials say the highway will remain closed from Jarbo Gap to Greenville Wye, and the scheduled nightly openings this week have been canceled.Full closure will remain until the new slide is... Read More.

Rock Scaling Begins on SR70 Slides

Caltrans and contractors are beginning to break down the large boulders across state route 70, a step toward reopening the highway since its closure earlier this month.Active rock scaling and debris material breakdown operations are underway at two key slide locations. These critical efforts... Read More.