Mudslide shuts down part of SB Highway 99 in Merced County
MERCED COUNTY --- A mudslide shut down part of Highway 99 in Merced County.
California Highway Patrol says it was caused by a breached canal Tuesday night in Livingston.
About 300 yards of dirt mud made its way onto the roadway, officers say.
One big rig got stuck in the mud, but it was able to get free. No injuries were reported.
Southbound lanes remained closed at Winton Parkway through the early morning hours on Wednesday.
The roadway was back open a little after 8 a.m.
