Caltrans reopens Highway 89

Road work following flash flooding in Alpine County.(Alpine County)
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 11:52 AM PDT

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Caltrans announced Thursday they have reopened Highway 89 to one-way controlled traffic.

Effective at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office will no longer be offering morning and evening escorts, and the emergency access road will be closed.

The highway had been initially closed earlier this month after a storm brought nearly two and a half inches of rain brought mud and debris into the town of Markleeville.

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