Landslide shuts down Fremont's Niles Canyon Road in both directions
FREMONT -- Authorities in Fremont are working to clear a landslide on Niles Canyon Road Friday that closed the highway to traffic in both directions, according to CHP.
CHP issued the severe traffic alert regarding the closure shortly before 12 p.m. Friday, saying the landslide on Niles Canyon Road -- also known State Highway 84 -- was closed in both eastbound and westbound directions west of Palomares Road. All lanes are blocked.
An image shared by Caltrans showed mud and debris including logs on the roadway.
Landslide on State Route 84 (Niles Canyon Rd) between Sunol and Fremont. Both directions closed bwtn Old Canyon Rd and Silver Springs Underpass. No ETO. pic.twitter.com/htRMjN1WSS
— Caltrans District 4 (@CaltransD4) December 30, 2022
The Dublin area CHP office tweeted that Caltrans is working to clear the rock and mudslide so the roadway can reopen. Drivers are advised to use I-680 and I-880 to Hwy 238/I-580 as alternate routes.
Niles Canyon Rd. between Pleasanton/Sunol and Fremont is CLOSED due to a rock/mud slide near Palomares Rd. Please use alternate routes if I-680 NB/SB and I-880 to 238/580. Unknown ETO. Thank you @CaltransD4 for your quick response! pic.twitter.com/ytoARPIjmq
— CHP Dublin Area (@CHPDublin) December 30, 2022
Motorists are advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area. Caltrans reported the roadway reopening shortly before 7 p.m.