The California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information page indicates State Route 162, known locally as Covelo Road, has closed due to flooding with estimates of reopening tomorrow around 7:00 a.m.
For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.