How Does Caltrans Blow Up Massive Boulders Blocking Highways?

KYBURZ (CBS13) — It’s a common, yet relatively unknown winter practice for Caltrans crews.
Earlier this week, a boulder blocking traffic on Highway 50 was detonated near Kyburz.
Caltrans blasting crews are on call 24-7 this time of the year. With one storm after another making rocks more susceptible to sliding, they’re bracing for one of the busiest seasons they’ve seen in years.
“What we used on the rock the other day is called a Kinestik,” said Bill Netto wi