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CHP: Highway 178 canyon roads closed due to weather and rock slides

Road Closure
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Multiple roads are closed Sunday morning due to weather and rock slides in the canyon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

CHP reported Sunday that due to multiple rock slides, Westbound 178 is closed through the canyon and west of Borel. Eastbound 178 is also closed at the mouth of the canyon.

At this time there is no estimated time of reopening.



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