Highway 178 closed through the Canyon due to weather

Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Highway Patrol closed Highway 178 through the canyon due to weather on Saturday night.

The closure begins at the mouth of the canyon. No word on when it will reopen.

Earlier in the evening CHP was advising drivers to use caution when using Highway 178 on Saturday night.

CHP said there were active rock and mud slides through the canyon.

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They’re telling drivers to be alert and cautious. If you need to travel that way, you will need to find another route.