Highway 178 is again experiencing problems from rockfall, according to a new traffic hazard report issued late Friday morning.
The California Highway Patrol reported a traffic hazard on eastbound Highway 178 near the mouth of the Kern River Canyon at approximately 10:25 a.m. Friday. Incident logs show a unit was assigned and en route within minutes. The exact nature and size of the debris was not immediately available in the initial report.
The Kern Valley Sun had shared earlier updates Friday morning indicating Highway 178 was free and clear following prior rockfall activity, based on available incident and roadway information at the time. This new report indicates additional hazards have since developed, underscoring how quickly conditions can change in the canyon during winter weather patterns…