Friday, June 20, 2014

CHP press release: Hwy 49 temporarily closed due to wildland fire

Update:
4:59 6-20-14
UPDATE: 4:54 PM
CHP will be doing one way escorts along SR49 between Angels Camp and San Andreas. Please be patient and watch for emergency vehicles. 
4:45 pm 6-20-14
There is a large grass fire on George Reed Drive, south of San Andreas. Due to heavy smoke and limited visibilty across SR-49 near the Old Airport and Mountain Ranch Road, SR49 is being temporarily closed. Alternate routes at this time from Angels Camp to San Andreas are Pool Station Road and or Calaveritas Road to Fricot City Road.

Instructions:
Please avoid the area and expect Emergency vehicles on the roadways.