"The emergency project has now transitioned to Construction, and the contractor, Granite Construction, mobilized a second shift and worked through the night to accelerate repairs. K-rails are currently being installed, and the construction team anticipates reopening the site to single-lane traffic by noon today."
"Caltrans quickly tapped into $2 million from emergency funding, and 24 hours after the slide was discovered, a photo of the site showed some of the highway reappearing from the muck."
"By 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Caltrans announced on social media that Highway 1 reopened to one-way controlled traffic. The agency advised travelers to expect up to 10-minute delays and remain cautious through the area."
A storm-triggered landslide south of Elk on Highway 1 in Mendocino County blocked access between coastal communities early Wednesday morning. Caltrans closed the highway at 7:14 a.m. and mobilized emergency response efforts. Using $2 million in emergency funding, contractor Granite Construction deployed a second shift working overnight to clear debris and fallen trees. K-rails were installed to secure the roadway. By Thursday morning, one lane reopened to controlled emergency traffic, with full single-lane reopening anticipated by noon. By 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Highway 1 reopened to one-way controlled traffic with expected 10-minute delays. The coastal town of Elk avoided major damage despite temporary isolation.
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