When Mountains Move…Video of the Slide on Hwy 96

Caltrans District 2 posted a video of the slide that closed Hwy 96 four miles west of Happy Camp. (We’ve included it below.) They do report, however, that Hwy 96 is currently open to one-way traffic control with approximately 30 minute delays.

“Please be aware that this slide remains active and conditions can change,” Caltrans warned. “To stay up to date on conditions, be sure to follow the posts on the Caltrans District 2 Facebook page. You can also check QuickMap (quickmap.dot.ca.gov) or call the Caltrans Highway Information Network at 1-800-427-7623.”

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Ullr Rover
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Ullr Rover
3 years ago

Angle of repose accomplished.

Joeschmo
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Joeschmo
3 years ago

I always wondered why there isn’t more vegetation on those hillsides on 96… vegetation creates stability and they certainly know this. Seems like a simple solution…

Thirdeye
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Thirdeye
3 years ago
Reply to  Joeschmo

Not on that slope. Nature bats last.

North west
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North west
3 years ago

Great video. Who ever caught it.
I seen a lot of “vegetation” flowing down the hill
Every mountain along the river is headed to the sea. It might take a million years but that’s where it going

Obliviously
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Obliviously
3 years ago
Reply to  North west

That’s where all of those furtile valleys come from.

ED
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ED
3 years ago

Video not showing up on my browser (Safari) Update: Showed up after a few minutes. Impressive

Bushytails
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Bushytails
3 years ago
Reply to  ED

Nor here, in firefox.

R-dog
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R-dog
3 years ago

That’s what happens when you cut roads thew the montains in the places that are already unstable become a nightmare to control them in unstable spots then there are the regular mest up spots everywhere that are also are a constant burdon

North west
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North west
3 years ago
Reply to  R-dog

Not if you’re making $35.50 an hour 96 is a great job creator

Mobius Dancer
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Mobius Dancer
3 years ago

“Video unavailable”
I’m still waiting for the “Learn more” link to open.
It’s on Facebook. I don’t do Facebook.

Lynn H
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Lynn H
3 years ago

Video not showing on Firefox or Chrome. Add not showing on Firefox.