Mud and rock have been removed from the top of the slide that closed two lanes of US 23 at Ivel in Floyd County. The process of moving debris farther down the hillside, closer to US 23, started this week. Motorists were cautioned earlier in the week that brief traffic delays might be necessary if any of the loose material escapes the equipment buckets and makes its way down toward the roadway. If the weather cooperates, Slone said work may be completed in approximately three weeks.