We’re optimistic that Route 36 will reopen east of Swimmer’s Delight near Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park by 5 p.m. tomorrow, July 3. When traffic resumes through the slide area, travelers should expect one-way traffic with delays.
Even over the holiday weekend, when no active construction is scheduled, vehicles will be escorted through the area in small groups in the interest of safety. Delays will depend on traffic volumes and are difficult to predict, but 30 minutes is a reasonable estimate during that time.
Starting the week of July 7, crews will begin constructing a temporary lane farther from the hillside, along with other stabilization work in the area. During this period, drivers should prepare for longer weekday delays and plan trips accordingly. We’ll confirm those details as soon as possible and share updates on our social media channels.
We remain committed to restoring safe and reliable travel on Route 36. Route 299 continues to serve as the only state highway detour in Humboldt County.
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