Government

Sheriff’s Log

Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. This week there are no new releases from the mountain area or Highland.

Slope erosion leads to one-way traffic on SR 189

Jun 9, 2022 | State

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has initiated an emergency project with a $1.9 million director’s order to make repairs to State Route 189 (SR 189) near State Route 18 (SR 18). On Friday, June 3, a portion of SR 189 near post mile 0.2 eroded on...

Highway 18 ‘slips’ at Red Rock Wall

Apr 28, 2022 | Government

Caltrans says detour may be required for weeks or even months By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer What Caltrans officials are calling a “slipout” at the north end of the historic Red Rock Wall turnout, just north of Baylis Park, will have Highway 18 closed to all...