UPDATE (Friday, 8 a.m.) - CHP Templeton reported on Monday morning that Highway 41 will remain closed in both directions.
The agency says the closure will last for an unknown amount of time.
Highway 41 is closed in both directions between the junction of Hwy. 46 and Hwy. 33 due to a rockslide. A detour is available using Hwy. 46 and Hwy. 33 which would add one half hour of travel time. Crews are on site making repair assessments. No estimated time for reopening. pic.twitter.com/0K6xhTNnV7
— Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) (@CaltransD5) December 29, 2025
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ORIGINAL (Sunday, 10:20 p.m.) - A rockslide has forced the closure of Highway 41 in both directions between Highway 46 and Highway 33 on Sunday night.
The slide was reported shortly before 9 p.m. in the northbound lanes near Highway 46 in Cholame.
At least one collision was reported due to the incident, according to CHP, which also stated heavy rocks and a "major" rockslide were blocking the northbound lanes.
CHP estimated the highway will reopen at around 8 a.m. Monday.
Northbound traffic was being detoured to Highway 46 and rerouted to Highway 33.
