WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The rockslide blocking a portion of Chuckanut Drive south of Bellingham is still weeks away from reopening.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says crews will begin working six days a week to clear the pile of rocks, which is estimated to be 150 ft long and 30 ft deep. They’ll begin by breaking down and removing the largest boulders before working on the rock face.

A rockslide on April 22 completely blocked the stretch of Chuckanut Drive from the Oyster Dome trailhead to Chuckanut Manor.

WSDOT says the closure is expected to continue through June.

Local attractions along the road, including Larrabee State Park, The Oyster Bar, Taylor Shellfish and Chuckanut Manor are still open.

You can find the detours to access the businesses and other recreation points below:

From Bellingham and points north, use I-5 exit for SR 11/Old Fairhaven Parkway/Chuckanut Drive (exit 250).

From Burlington and points south, use I-5 exit for SR 11N/Chuckanut Drive and Bow-Edison (exit 231).