A California Highway 128 sign stands along a rain-slicked stretch of roadway near the coast, where steep hillsides and stormy conditions can lead to flooding, slides and temporary closures during heavy weather.
FILE – The start of eastbound Highway 128 near Albion, Calif., on Friday, April 7, 2023. The highway travels through scenic wine regions of Mendocino, Sonoma and Napa counties, before entering the Sacramento Valley and terminating in Winters, Calif. (Sarah Stierch via Bay City News)

UPDATE 11 a.m., 12/22/25 – Highway 128 has reopened according to Caltrans. Drive carefully!

MENDOCINO CO., 12/21/25 – A portion of state Highway 128 is closed in Mendocino County due to flooding, Caltrans announced Sunday.

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Sarah Stierch covers breaking news and more for The Mendocino Voice. Reach her at sarah@mendovoice.com.