Rockslide closes part of US Highway 82 in Cloudcroft

UPDATE - The Otero County Sheriff's has stated that Highway 82 will remain closed through Sunday evening.

The Sheriff's Office also said that Fresnal canyon is now closed due to vehicles getting stuck in little water crossings.

Drivers can take an alternate route at Tularosa to 244 and back to Cloudcroft, if drivers are heading from Cloudcroft to Alamogordo.

EL PASO, Texas -- A rockslide closes part of US Highway 82 in Cloudcroft, according to the Cloudcroft Fire Department.

Traffic along US Highway 82 West of Cloudcroft is being routed to the Fresnal Canyon detour.

According to the Cloudcroft Fire Department, the detour route is hard-surfaced but narrow and windy. No vehicles over 40 feet are allowed.

Travel time is expected to extend approximately 30 minutes according to Cloudcroft Fire Department.