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Little information available on Highway 395 closure

Sam Williams, Publisher, LassenNews.com

According to a Facebook post from the California Highway Patrol, as of 11 a.m. this morning Highway 395 northbound is open to traffic. The CHP advises drivers heading southbound from Highway 70 to the state line will need to utilize Red Rock Road.

The Susanville Highway Patrol Office could not provide any information at this time, but said a press release would be issued later in the day.

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