Pacific Coast Highway to reopen in May, Newsom says

California to Reopen Pacific Coast Highway by End of May

California governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 12 that the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, which runs through communities devastated by the Palisades Fire, will reopen by the end of May. The opening is well ahead of the state’s original expectations. “We understand how essential this route is for daily life and local businesses,” Newsom said in a statement on Saturday. “Reopening PCH is a top priority, and we are going all-in to get this done…

Pacific Coast Highway to reopen in May, Newsom says

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced that Pacific Coast Highway will reopen to one lane in each direction before the end of May, weeks ahead of schedule, following the deadly wildfire in January. Since the wildfire, the highway has been closed to the public and has only reopened to residents, essential businesses, and repair crews. According to the governor's office, once the highway is reopened, security checkpoints currently in place on the no…

Pacific Coast Highway Will Reopen

The state highway, also known as Route 1, had been closed following damage caused by the Palisades Fire.