The California Highway Patrol has shut down SR-74 from Hemet to Idyllwild until further notice, after a large portion of the highway washed away -- a result of the recent rainfall.
This area of the highway is located just outside the city limits of Hemet.
Caltrans officials began repairs Sunday, but the road may be closed a week.
The other routes to the Idyllwild and Anza areas are still open and can be used as alternate routes. These routes would include SR-243 from Banning, SR-47 from Palm Desert areas and SR-371 going into the Anza area.
The road will remain closed until repairs can be made.
