BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon is back open following a closure due to damage caused by a rockslide.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the westbound lane was severely damaged on Tuesday during the last storm. As a result, an extended closure was put in place.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced on social media just before 9 p.m. last night that the roadway has been re-opened to traffic.
ICYMI: State Route 178 was reopened through the Kern Canyon at approximately 9pm last night. https://t.co/nLm91JcGGw
— Caltrans District 6 (@CaltransDist6) January 12, 2023
