Traffic Advisory – Travel Alert August 4, 2022
Update: 11:30 pm August 4, 2022 –
No estimated time of reopening as crews work to clear mud and debris
ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in conjunction
with the California Highway Patrol and the Alpine County Sheriff, has closed State Route
89 between Turtle Rock County Park Road and Montgomery Street in Markleeville
(Alpine County), due to mud and debris flows from heavy rain that washed out a
portion of the roadway on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
There is currently no estimated time of reopening. Public access is through Monitor Pass
(Route 89) or Ebbetts Pass (Route 4). Caltrans District 10 crews from throughout the
Mountain Region are clearing mud and debris from the travel way and are prepared to
assist other agencies as needed.
With support from CHP and the Alpine County Sheriff, District 10 crews will maintain a
closure 24/7 to ensure the safety of the public.
More thunderstorm activity is expected for the next two days. Crews will continue to
monitor and patrol the area for additional flooding and debris flow activity.
Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area.
Alpine County has made available sand and sandbags at Fire Station 92 in Markleeville
for resident access at 860 Hot Springs Road.
For flash flood warning and watch mapping information, click here:
https://arcg.is/1XqXLW.
Markleville Ca – August 4, 2022 – State Route 89 remains closed just north of Markleeville in the Tamarack Fire burn area due to heavy rain yesterday that created mud and debris flows and washed out a portion of the road. District 10 crews and equipment from Woodfords, Camp Connell, and Caples Lake are clearing mud and debris from the travel way and are prepared to assist other agencies as needed.
With support from CHP and the Alpine County Sheriff, our crews will maintain a closure 24/7 to ensure the safety of the public.
There is no ETO. More thunderstorm activity is predicted for the next two days, so crews will continue to monitor and patrol the area for additional flooding and debris flow activity.
Please avoid the area.
For road information, check https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
#TrafficAdvisory
SR-89 just north of Markleeville is closed due to severe flooding. There is no ETO. Please avoid the area. For current road information, check https://t.co/sgfT029CXE. pic.twitter.com/zPwOvUgGwE — Caltrans District 10 (@CaltransDist10) August 3, 2022
Images Courtesy of CalTrans Facebook page
