Boulders block traffic on U.S. Highway 50 in Sierra
KYBURZ, El Dorado County -- Traffic was stuck in both directions on U.S. Highway 50 in the Sierra Tuesday afternoon because of boulders blocking the roadway.
Caltrans said traffic was holding in both directions just east of Kyburz. The boulders were blown up with explosives in order to facilitate the clearing of the road.
HOLDING traffic in both directions on Highway 50 just east of Kyburz in @CountyElDorado for boulder blasting. ETO 1 hour. @CHPPlacerville @CHPSouthLake pic.twitter.com/VQCDt1HqD6
— Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) January 2, 2023
At 1:30 p.m., Caltrans said the estimated time of reopening was an hour, but as of 2:36 p.m. drivers reported still being stuck and seeing other drivers out of their vehicles.
By 3:05 p.m., Caltrans said one-way traffic control was underway as crews performed clean-up work.
This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.