Niles Canyon Road between Sunol and Fremont closed due to a landslide, authorities say

ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- Niles Canyon Road (Highway 84) between Fremont and Sunol has been shut down due to a landslide, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Officials say the slide was first reported around 11:20 a.m. just west of Palomares Road.

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Both directions of Highway 84 are closed at this time as crews works to clear the scene.

Authorities say the plan is to have to roadway open by 7 p.m.

STORM TIMELINE: Heavy rain Saturday morning, Flood Watch in effect for entire Bay Area