Article Source: CalTrans
Caltrans Uses Spyder Excavator to Clear Slides Too Steep for Regular Equipment
Date: May 24, 2019
District: Headquarters/ District 7
Contact: Jim Medina
Phone: (213) 897-3487
Contact: Tamie McGowen
Phone: (916) 657-5060
LOS ANGELES — The urgent clean-up and repair of a substantial rock and dirt slide on State Route 2 (Angeles Crest Highway) in the San Gabriel Mountains in Angeles National Forest this winter required a unique piece of equipment that climbs and clears slopes too steep for regular bulldozers.
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In this Caltrans News Flash, we describe how a large dirt and rock slide was removed on State Route 2 near Los Angeles. The closed portion of this route normally carries substantial traffic on route to ski resorts in the Angeles National Forest.
This video can be viewed here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/paffairs/newsflash/
This News Flash is the 199th in a series of videos highlighting Caltrans’ activities that present the wide-ranging and critical work that Caltrans does to enhance California’s economy and livability.
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For more information about the department's activities: PIO Contact Info.
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