Alderpoint Road Reopens After Construction Setback

The slipout that occurred today on Alderpoint Road approximately three miles east of Garberville, has reopened as of 9 p.m. following a significant slip-out that caused the roadway to drop by about two feet earlier today. The closure, which affected both west and eastbound traffic, was in place near the former Ranch House Inn between Upper and Lower Sawmill roads.

Ghirardelli & Associates Resident Engineer, Kevin Church, confirmed that travel will now resume as usual in the construction zone. However, he advised drivers to “watch for loose gravel.”

Church said that there will be a monitor and flagger staying overnight on the road. They will not be active unless the slide begins to move again.

The slide occurred today during excavation at the road repair site around mile marker 2.7, a known slide-prone area. The road began slipping when the excavation reached a clay layer, prompting the crew to close the roadway immediately.

The reopening of Alderpoint Road comes after hours of work by contractors to stabilize the slide and repair the road surface. The closure had earlier forced Cal Fire crews from Garberville, who were responding to an electrical fire in the Palo Verde area, to take a longer route.

The roadway is now open to traffic.

Earlier: Alderpoint Road Closed Due to Slip Out

Note: Kevin Church is this reporter’s husband.