A rockside is covering the westbound lane of Highway 178 in the Kern River Canyon, according to initial CHP reports.
The rockslide happened a little after 5 p.m.
Sierra Avenue at Highway 178 has also been closed due to flooding.
Rockslide reported on Highway 178 in Kern Canyon, Sierra Ave. closed due to flooding
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