Stretch of PCH in Palisades fire area temporarily closed by mudslides
- A section of Pacific Coast Highway between Malibu and Pacific Palisades is closed due to mudslides caused by Saturday's rain, as reported by the LA County Sheriff's Department.
- National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Lewis stated that light rain is expected to continue in Los Angeles through Sunday morning.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Pacific Coast Highway is slated to reopen by the end of May, allowing one lane in each direction for public travel.
- Newsom expressed concern for those affected by the closures, stating, 'I’m deeply mindful how disruptive this has been for residents, for businesses and for those that simply want to enjoy one of the most iconic highways anywhere in the United States.
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Closed portion of PCH to 'soft' reopen Monday after mudslide cleanup
Crews are making "good progress" in cleaning up the mudslides on Pacific Coast Highway, according to Caltrans, and the roadway is expected to open back up shortly. The closed area is expected to be accessible again starting at 6 a.m. Monday. Crews remained at the scene Sunday to clear mud at Peña Road. A portion of PCH closed in the Malibu area on Saturday after a mudslide. (Caltrans District 7) The update was provided by Caltrans District 7 on …
Pacific Coast Highway closed near Malibu due to mudslides and debris from Saturday rainfall
In an update Saturday night, Caltrans said PCH will reopen Sunday at 6 a.m. to residents with burn scar passes, contractors, emergency responders, and designated Metro and school buses.

Stretch of PCH in Palisades fire area temporarily closed by mudslides
Rain-caused mudslides prompted a temporary closure of Pacific Coast Highway in the Palisades fire burn scar area on Saturday. PCH was closed from Sweetwater Canyon Road east of Malibu to Chautauqua Boulevard east of Pacific Palisades, the Caltrans Quickmap said Saturday night. There was a good amount of mud that needed to be cleared at Tuna Canyon Road west of Highway 27, Caltrans said. PCH was expected to reopen Sunday at 6 a.m. to soft-closure…


Mudslide shuts down Pacific Coast Highway section as rain expected in LA through Sunday
LOS ANGELES — A modest storm brought light showers across the Los Angeles area early Saturday — triggering a mudslide that closed a section of Pacific Coast Highway — with some rain expected through Sunday morning, according to the National…
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