MUD AND ROCK SLIDE CLOSES HIGHWAY 199 IN DEL NORTE COUNTY
A significant mud and rock slide has closed Highway 199 near mile marker 199 in Del Norte County as of 5:01 p.m. Wednesday. The California Highway Patrol has the road shut down at that location.
Related: Woodside Fire in Sonoma County: Evacuations Ordered Near Salt Point State Park, Highway 1 Closed · MAGNITUDE 3.0 QUAKE SHAKES KERN COUNTY
A Department of Transportation worker unit is currently en route to assess and clear the debris, with an estimated arrival window of 45 minutes to one hour from the initial dispatch, according to CHP.
Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes. Further details on the extent of the slide or any injuries remain limited at this time.
See also: MAGNITUDE 3.0 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES KERN COUNTY · WRONG-WAY DRIVER KILLS 5 ON NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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