BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Highway 178 remains closed at the mouth of the canyon after multiple rock slides deposited massive boulders across both lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n
The closure began around 3 a.m. when a large boulder the size of an entire lane blocked the roadway. Additional slides have since occurred, creating more obstacles for crews working to clear the highway.<\/p>\n
According to Caltrans reports, one boulder measures 12 feet by 8 feet and weighs approximately 40,000 pounds. The rock slides have also created a 2-foot-deep depression affecting both eastbound and westbound lanes.<\/p>\n
The slides have also damaged guardrails in the area. Caltrans has set up hard closures at both ends of the canyon and will provide updates as the situation develops.<\/p>\n
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