What’s described as six major mudslides, and dozens of small ones, are expected to continue to hamper traffic on Highway 49, between Nevada City and Sattley, for the rest of the week. Cal Trans spokesperson Liza Whitmore says the large rocks and boulders are the biggest challenge…

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Whitmore says there’s no estimate on when the major slides will be cleared, but she hopes all the work can be completed by the weekend…

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The mudslide with the biggest traffic impact for Nevada County is near Independence Trail, between Newtown and Pleasant Valley Roads, with Pleasant Valley Road as the detour route. Other notable slides include the North Yuba River Bridge, Oak Valley, and two near Downieville.