Rock, mud slide on Hwy 17

UPDATE: 2/13/2019 2:23 p.m. A rock and mudslide shut down a portion of Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the slide occurred in the southbound lanes near Sugarloaf Road around 1 p.m. Wednesday.

CHP said one of the southbound lanes is now open.

Motorists are using the turn out to by-pass this closed area.

This section of highway is expected to be fully open by 6 pm, weather permitting.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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