Rock slide slows traffic, damages cars on US Highway 101 in Marin County

MARIN CITY, Calif. - Large rocks came tumbling down on US Highway 101 Monday morning, making the southbound lanes impassable through Marin City.

The California Highway Patrol reported the rock slide about 5 a.m. at Rodeo Avenue.

At that hour, several cars called the CHP to report not being able to drive through the rocks; one car sustained major damage. Other drivers reported flat tires. 

Fire crews were initially unable to move the rocks since they were so heavy, the CHP log showed.

But by 7 a.m., crews had removed the rocks and traffic was able to pass through.