HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans said it is planning to reopen a portion of Highway 101 in southern Humboldt County early Monday morning.

The highway, hit by a major landslide last week, was partially cleared by Caltrans crews and set to be reopened at 2 a.m. Monday, April 4, the agency said.

One-way controlled traffic will be in effect, according to Caltrans. Motorists should expect 30-minute delays.

No further closures will occur unless significant slide activity resumes. Crews continue to work 24 hours a day to complete slide removal, repair the roadway and monitor the slide.

The highway was closed on the morning of Wednesday, March 30, due to a large mudslide approximately one mile north of Dean Creek, approximately 60 miles south of Eureka.

Caltrans will issue another update by noon on Monday, April 4.

All work is weather-dependent. For the most current road information on all State highways, please call 1-800-427-7623 (1-800-GAS-ROAD) or visit www.dot.ca.gov.