Jackson, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Emergency Director’s Order to repair a sinkhole that appeared on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, on State Route 49 at Kennedy Mine Road in Martell.
Southbound traffic on Route 49 is being diverted into the No. 1 lane of northbound Route 49.

A contractor was on site Wednesday to assess the damage and will make repairs accordingly.

There is no estimated time when the highway will be fully reopened.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes, if possible.
Check Caltrans District 10 on Facebook (@caltransdistrict10), Twitter (@caltransdist10), and Instagram (caltrans_district10) for updates.

This work is scheduled to begin as listed, but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment, and/or materials and construction related issues.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.
For the latest road conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

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