At 6:00 p.m. on 16 September, High Rolls Fire was called to Highway 82 to shut-down the highway and assist State clean-up crews following a series of mudslides and rockfalls in the area of the High Rolls Tunnel and Lower Escape ramp. A severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall caused these problems and left a trail of debris along nearly six miles of roadway, making safe passage impossible. Highway 82 was closed for 4 hours while clean-up proceeded.
At 10:00 p.m. this same night, High Rolls Fire and EMS responded to a vehicle accident caused by falling rock about 1 mile West of the Lower Escape ramp. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was towed for repair.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Situation Report: Mudslides and Rockfalls on Hwy 82
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Damn! Skunky Acres,
ReplyDeleteLooks like it has been busy while I am away on my road trip. Be safe & I will see you soon.
Chris