JULIAN, Calif. (KGTV) -- A mudslide shut down a portion of SR-79 in Julian as rain continued to soak San Diego County Monday night.
According to California Highway Patrol, eastbound SR-79 near Wynola Road was closed after the mudslide was reported.
CHP said in a tweet that the agency expects the road to be shut down for one to two hours. CHP implemented one-way traffic control in the area to allow cars to pass.
The agency said Caltrans will work to remove the debris and clear the roadway.
Active mudslide on SR-79 near Wynola Rd. Cal Trans responding to help clear the road. 1 hour to 2 hours is estimated to the clear lanes. One-way traffic control in place. #rocks #mud #rocksandmud #Police #chp #safety #California #HereForYou pic.twitter.com/s1fIkul6qo
— CHP El Cajon (@CHP_El_Cajon) February 5, 2019
