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• Highway 36 Closed East of Carlotta

Caltrans release:

An employee of a contractor working on a Caltrans emergency project was killed during an active slide on Saturday morning, along Route 36 east of Swimmer’s Delight.

We extend our sincere condolences to the worker’s family and friends and all who knew and worked with him. This tragic incident, occurring shortly after our workers’ memorial service, serves as a reminder of the risks associated with our work on state highways.

The safety of the traveling public, department employees, and its contracting partners is always Caltrans’ top priority.

As of Sunday morning, the slide is still active, and Route 36 remains closed. Please follow Caltrans District 1 on social media for updates.