Mudslide Blocking Both Directions Of I-80 Between Colfax And Truckee
COLFAX (CBS13) - All lanes of Interstate 80 in the Sierra are blocked due to a mudslide, Caltrans says.
The scene is near Baxter. Caltrans reports the slide happened a little before 10 a.m. Friday.
Still a lot of mud and debris to clear from WB lanes. 80 remains closed in both directions. pic.twitter.com/KgAdWNTChF
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) February 10, 2017
Due to the slide, both directions of I-80 are closed. The eastbound side is closed at Colfax, while the westbound side is closed at Donner Lake Interchange in Truckee.
WB lanes still flooded despite multiple fill ups by vactor truck. pic.twitter.com/TPemrLffYo
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) February 10, 2017
Caltrans doesn't know at this point when the road will be reopened.
Highway 20 at Yuba Pass is open to passengers cars only, Caltrans says.
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