Highway 68 back open after tree falls on powerlines near Olmsted

DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP says a tree down on powerlines is forced closures on both sides of Highway 68 Monday.

"With the possibility of the tree falling further, it could cause damage to a moving vehicle and create a bigger issue," Monterey Fire Division Chief Chris Grogan said.

Monterey Police says Highway 68 between Josselyn Canyon Road and Olmsted was closed in both directions due to a tree down affecting the powerlines. As of 3 p.m., Caltrans said that the road was back open in both directions.

The incident was first reported around 12 p.m. CHP says the tree is down onto powerlines.