This is the official account of the CHP, Grass Valley Area. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For other needs, call our office at: (530) 477-4900.

Joined August 2014
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Update 3:45 PM. Road is Clear
Use Caution in the area of SR-174 and Rattlesnake Road for a non-injury crash involving 2 vehicles. Slow down and drive safe.
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Use Caution in the area of SR-174 and Rattlesnake Road for a non-injury crash involving 2 vehicles. Slow down and drive safe.
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CHP Grass Valley retweeted
#TrafficAlert Eastbound State Route 20 Closure scheduled next month due to demolition of the bridge span at the junction with I-80. What you need to know: ⏲️Sun PM - Fri AM 📅May 3 - May 22 🚧Detour via SR 49 and SR 174 📰Full details here: conta.cc/4vMLfnj
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Use caution in the area of Golden Center, Freeway at Broad Street in Nevada city. Officers and fire personnel are on scene to a major crash. The Broad Street offramp is closed.
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Highway 49 is open. Continue to use caution.
Avoid the area of Highway 49 near the south Yuba River Bridge. Officers and fire personnel are on scene to a major crash involving a single vehicle off the road. 
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Avoid the area of Highway 49 near the south Yuba River Bridge. Officers and fire personnel are on scene to a major crash involving a single vehicle off the road. 
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Update: The closure has been turned over to PG&E, gas has been shut off. Repairs expected to take some time.
Spenceville Rd. Is closed from Elnora Drive to Indian Springs Road in both directions due to a gas leak from a non injury crash. PGE is on scene and assessing and repair crews are on the way. No eta to open but it will likely be a few hours. Indian Springs Road is currently open
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Spenceville Rd. Is closed from Elnora Drive to Indian Springs Road in both directions due to a gas leak from a non injury crash. PGE is on scene and assessing and repair crews are on the way. No eta to open but it will likely be a few hours. Indian Springs Road is currently open
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Fire crews are also on scene. There are no evacuations at this time, and none are anticipated
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CHiPs for Kids Christmas Toy Drive We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for families in need throughout Nevada County. Every donation, big or small, helps make a child’s holiday a little brighter.
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All lanes open on SR-20 and Rex Reservoir Rd.
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Update 7:30 pm Highway 20 between Penn Valley and Grass Valley has fully reopened The CHP Grass Valley Area Office sincerely appreciates the public’s patience and kindness throughout this incident. Our hearts are with the families and loved ones affected by today’s tragic events
Update 4:15 PM: Highway 20 remains closed. CalTrans, and tow trucks are tirelessly trying to clear the highway to make it safe to open. Continue to use alternate routes.
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Update 4:15 PM: Highway 20 remains closed. CalTrans, and tow trucks are tirelessly trying to clear the highway to make it safe to open. Continue to use alternate routes.
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Update #2: 3:04 pm. Highway 20 Is still closed, CalTrans and tow trucks are trying to clear the road.
Update: Highway 20 between Grass Valley and Penn Valley will remain closed due to a head-on crash between two semi trucks. Alternate routes include Rough and Ready Highway or Penn Valley Drive to Indian Springs to McCourtney .
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Update: Highway 20 between Grass Valley and Penn Valley will remain closed due to a head-on crash between two semi trucks. Alternate routes include Rough and Ready Highway or Penn Valley Drive to Indian Springs to McCourtney .
Highway 20 between grass Valley and Penn Valley will be closed for a major crash. Use alternate routes.
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Highway 20 between grass Valley and Penn Valley will be closed for a major crash. Use alternate routes.
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Highway 49 is open, continued to be cautious and watch for emergency vehicles.
Use caution in the area of Highway 49 and Alta Sierra for an injury crash. Southbound lanes will be closed for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Use alternate route.
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Use caution in the area of Highway 49 and Alta Sierra for an injury crash. Southbound lanes will be closed for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Use alternate route.
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After a series of crashes, Highway 20 is completely open. Please drive safe.
One way traffic control in place but expect delays. Continue to use alternate routes.
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One way traffic control in place but expect delays. Continue to use alternate routes.
Currently, all lanes are blocked on Highway 20 just west of the Ponderosa over crossing due to a major crash. Use alternate routes.
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