Highway 36 just east of Swimmers’ Delight, there, has been messed up good an proper for quite a while now, and though it’s surely somewhat closer to being fixed than it was before, there is still much work to do and you can definitely expect delays.

Today, Caltrans releases this video of a giant stump sent tumbling down the hillscape. Hellscape? Hillscape.

Caltrans has the following message for Bridgeville-bound citizens:

ROUTE 36/GRIZZLY SLIDE UPDATE) HOUR HOLDS CONTINUE: Travelers on Route 36 west of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park in Humboldt County should continue to expect traffic holds between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

During this window, holds may last up to one hour, with traffic released at the top of each hour. This is expected to remain the general pattern as crews continue working on the slide.

Spider excavators are continuing to move material down the slope. During this work, large rocks, stumps and other material can reach the road below, so we cannot safely run traffic through the area during active holds.

A helicopter operation is also expected mid-next week to help place wire drapery over the slope as part of ongoing stabilization work. That work is expected to follow the same general traffic-control pattern.

We know these holds are challenging, especially on a rural route with limited options. They are also necessary to keep travelers and crews safe while this challenging work continues.

As always, schedules can shift based on field conditions, equipment needs and weather. For updates, follow us here or check quickmap.dot.ca.gov or the QuickMap app.