Big Sur’s Highway 1 Reopens Ahead of Schedule, Reconnecting Coastline Economies
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California’s Regent’s Slide reconstruction led to the early reopening of Highway 1 from Carmel to Cambria at noon on Jan. 14, about 90 days ahead of the March 30 target, restoring a critical coastal route and economic lifeline for Big Sur. Crews used remotely operated heavy equipment, thousands of steel shear dowels up to 60 feet long, spider excavators, and real-time monitoring to stabilize slopes after a landslide, with further closures possible during winter debris removal. Updates are available at Build.ca.gov.
- Governor Newsom announces early reopening of Highway 1 through Big Sur California State Portal | CA.gov
- Highway 1 fully reopens through Big Sur after three-year closure KSBW
- After 3 years of repairs, Highway 1 through Big Sur fully reopens Los Angeles Times
- California’s Highway 1 Fully Opens Through Big Sur Years After Major Landslides KQED
- 'Here we go': Motorists speed through Highway 1 in Big Sur for the first time in 3 years SFGATE
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