SR89 around Emerald Bay reopens after slides cleared

9:15 a.m. update: Caltrans has reopened SR89.

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State Route 89 around Emerald Bay was closed Tuesday, and remains closed tonight due to unstable snow conditions after slides covered the roadway.

The first slide happened early Tuesday afternoon, then after the road was cleared and reopened two more slides covered both lanes at about 4:30 p.m., causing Caltrans to close the road again.

Crews are working to clear the road and will reevaluate the conditions Wednesday. More rain and snow is expected through Thursday.

For up to the minute road conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov.