The California Department of Transportation is working to mitigate damage from several slides near Fredonyer Summit on Highway 36 west of Susanville. The state agency is working with Tullis, Inc to continue emergency pavement repairs and to address the slides, which they attribute to seismic activity.
According to Cal-TRANS District 2, pavement conditions in the section of the highway just east of the summit are unsuitable for low clearance vehicles and they advise drivers to use extreme caution.
Grinding and pavement smoothing work over various fault lines is taking place, along with a geological and survey investigation to best determine a more comprehensive, long-term fix for the area.
Motorists traveling over the summit should plan for 24/7 one-way traffic control with up to 15-minute delays. If conditions get worse Cal-TRANS says that stop signs may be added, requiring motorists to stop and then travel slowly through the area.
