Good News! Hwy 101 Reopens Between Ukiah and Willits

 

Hwy 101 fire

Fire burning along Hwy 101 during the Redwood Complex Fires.[Photo from Caltrans]

At approximately 10:45 p.m., Hwy 101 reopened after the Redwood Fire Complex kept it closed for almost a full day. This was the first hopeful sign in a day darkened by the smoke of burning structures.

The Redwood Complex has burned about 19,000 acres and is 0% contained, according to Cal Fire. Flames burned through guardrail and swept across asphalt and even K-rail today closing Hwy 101 about 3 a.m. Closing the major north-south route caused significant problems as semis carrying supplies as well as sedans carrying people were unable to move.

The Redwood Complex continues to burn without containment but, now that Hwy 101 has reopened, it once again offers a quicker way between Bay Area and points north than any other route.

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RiverNative
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RiverNative
6 years ago

Thanks, for keeping us updated, Kym.
Hope you get some rest tonight…

Eel River
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Eel River
6 years ago

Good news. But checking to see if 101 is still closed in the S Rosa area

HotCoffee
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HotCoffee
6 years ago

Thank you soooo much Kym!

John
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John
6 years ago

As usual.. Loco is not on the same pace as your coverage of important news….

Perspective
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Perspective
6 years ago
Reply to  John

Apples to Oranges

grapes to raisins
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grapes to raisins
6 years ago
Reply to  Perspective

dat don’t make no sense why can’t fruit be compared ??

Mendo Native
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Mendo Native
6 years ago

What would we do without independent news sources, and Community Journalists, once again corporate media failed us and the entire community. What did we do? We turned to community journalists and sites like RedHead Blackbelt to stay safe, and stay informed. Does corporate media only care about profits? Where is the love and dedication? Thank you kym for keeping the community informed! You deserve a reward and recognition for your time and dedication, a sincere Thank-you!

Eel River
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Eel River
6 years ago

Caltrans website isn’t showing any 101 closures in S Rosa. So I think we are clear from here to Bay Area at the moment at least.

Chuck
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Chuck
6 years ago

Kym rips!

fuckwalterwhite.com
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fuckwalterwhite.com
6 years ago

Thanks for all updates!
My sister lost her house today.

Wondering if flights-out run tomorrow. No answer from McK airport.

Anyone know where to find the great infrared map that was all over during recent Oregon fires? Thanks

Erin
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Erin
6 years ago

The hwy is not reopened yet. They are going to reevaluate reopening the hwy in the morning. So as of now, it is still closed. That’s on their Caltrans District 1 post from 2 hours ago, and nothing new updated since then either.

PinkAsso
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PinkAsso
6 years ago
Reply to  Erin

Yet the cal trans roads web site says nothing about it being closed not sure why its not posted. http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi

Truthy
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6 years ago
Reply to  PinkAsso

Caltrans does not update its website. Not reliable info. The same with 800-GAS-ROAD.

CnD
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CnD
6 years ago
Reply to  Truthy

Apparently, it’s easier for Caltrans to update Facebook than their own website, telephone system, and overhead message signs. That’s a bummer for those not on Facebook.

rudolph's mom
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rudolph's mom
6 years ago
Reply to  Truthy

I agree-not reliable.

Lone ranger
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Lone ranger
6 years ago
Reply to  Erin

In red letters the Facebook site reads ,closed, I would assume when they open ,they will update their page , just a hunch

Candace MacNair
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Candace MacNair
6 years ago

Thank you Kym & everyone for all the updates. Will check in later this morning about 101 opening between Ukiah & Willits. Am in central SR and the winds have calmed-thank God. Love & prayers to all affected and all helping💕🙏

CaraSeen
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CaraSeen
6 years ago

Pinkasso??? Hahahaha I’m sorry but that’s a funny name you made for your self…I am so sorry I hope not to offend you and you ment to be funny ..or I’m a pinkAsshole who needs go to bed…
Hahaha either way made me laugh thank you..hope your safe from fire to..

Mendo Native
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Mendo Native
6 years ago

Caltrans is a Antiquated Agency of C California…. they waste billions of dollars on unneeded infrastructure, like say; The Willits Bypass…

Me
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Me
6 years ago
Reply to  Mendo Native

Um, no.

Steve
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6 years ago
Reply to  Mendo Native

Dear mendo native ; suck ass, if you enjoyed taking 45-60 minutes to drive through a wanna-be hippie shit hole,good for you! Most of us wanted it done long ago. Keep drinking the koolaid.

picchu
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6 years ago

Yeah, Libertarians can build better roads and bridges. Who need Caltrans? Who needs any government at all?

As for the Willits bypass, that project was started due to PUBLIC DEMAND FOR A BYPASS.

Only losers claim government doesn’t work or that it only wastes money.

Don’t like self governing? Try moving to Somalia or some other libertarian utopia.

Oh, by the way, all those firefighters out there work for . . . you guessed it, THE GOVERNMENT!

Covelo or busted
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Covelo or busted
6 years ago

After reading most of the info it is still unclear to me whether us 101 is open all the way… From Eureka to Bay area? Is it open to pass through in Santa Rosa?….Thanks for all you do! This is vital info for some.. its all we have…..Keep up the great coverage…..