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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
As PCH reopens, Malibu urges beachgoers to be safe and respectful
Pacific Coast Highway will reopen to the public Friday morning, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, and as Malibu prepares for the summer season with new safety and enforcement measures in place. The highway will open at 8 a.m. with no pass requirements, restoring a major coastal route that had been closed due to wildfire recovery efforts. Up to two lanes will be open in each direction with a 25 mph speed limit through active work zones, officials said. 'The reopening of Pacific Coast Highway marks an important step in Malibu's ongoing recovery from the recent wildfires,' said Mayor Marianne Riggins. 'While significant challenges remain, this development helps restore limited access for residents and travelers along the coast.' Traffic signals will operate on flashing red at several intersections including Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Big Rock Drive, with normal operation resuming elsewhere. Southbound PCH will see intermittent lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for debris removal. Stopping in the burn areas remains prohibited. As the city expects an influx of visitors, it's encouraging people to consider alternate routes such as Malibu Canyon and Kanan Dume roads to avoid congestion. The City Council has also approved private armed security patrols beginning Memorial Day weekend to help protect fire-damaged properties as the California National Guard ends its deployment. Visitors are asked not to interfere with cleanup efforts or enter private property. The City will also reopen its summer impound yard at Malibu High School starting Saturday to help tow illegally parked vehicles on weekends and holidays. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will return with its Summer Beach Enforcement Team to crack down on public drinking and help prevent impaired driving. Officials are reminding beachgoers to park safely, dispose of trash and respect private property. Dogs, alcohol and fires are prohibited on Malibu beaches, and visitors are urged to use caution on beaches without lifeguards. More details are available at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Heavy rain, mud and debris flows prompt road closures in Southern California
The first reports of mud and debris flows are trickling in with Caltrans announcing several road closures for mudslide prone areas. As of 4:30 p.m., mudflows in Topanga Canyon prompted the closure of Pacific Coast Highway west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Caltrans said on X. Topanga Canyon Boulevard is also closed in both directions between PCH and Grand View drive with an exception for residents south of Mulholland Drive to Grand View Drive, though residents will need to present identification. Other closures related burn scars from the Palisades Fire include the following: Southbound PCH closed at Sweetwater Canyon Drive Northbound PCH close at McClure Tunnel Westbound I-10 close at Lincoln Boulevard Westbound I-10 4th and 5th street on-ramps closed Officials are urging residents to avoid the above areas, but noted several routes that remain open: I-5 is open in both direction from State Route 126 to Grapevine Road in Kern County Lake Hughes Road off-ramp from northbound I-5 is open Parker Road off-ramp from northbound I-5 is open Northbound and southbound Tejon Pass rest areas are open The closures are subject to change without notice based on local weather conditions. Motorists can stay informed and sign up for alerts by following this link. Here's how much rain Southern California has received this weekend In Woodland Hills crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 4100 N. Alhama Drive on reports of debris flow that stranded four vehicles, though rescues were required, no structures were involved, and no injuries were reported, officials said. Crews with the L.A. Department of Transportation were requested for vehicle removal and traffic control in the area. This article will be updated with any additional closures announced by Caltrans. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
