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California's Highway 1 along Big Sur is fully open again between Carmel and Cambria after three years of landslide repairs. Caltrans spent about $162 million on stabilization and reconstruction, a reopening expected to boost local tourism and business, though officials caution future closures are possible during winter storms, particularly near Regent's Slide north of Lucia.
Joaquin Dominik Jimenez Alvarado, the 28-year-old son of Half Moon Bay Mayor Joaquin Jimenez, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 1. The collision involved a pickup truck and led to the highway being closed for several hours. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured and cooperated with the investigation. The community is rallying to support the Jimenez family during this tragic time.
A driver died after his vehicle plunged over a 200-foot cliff along Highway 1 on the San Francisco Peninsula coast between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. The incident caused traffic disruptions and prompted a multi-agency response, with the driver being the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
California State Park officials are seeing an increase in visitors at alternative locations due to the closure of Big Sur's Highway 1 following a road slip-out. Despite large signs indicating the closure, an average of 600 cars daily continue to drive along the closed highway, with about 50 attempting to travel to Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. The closure has led to economic impacts, prompting park rangers to increase staffing at alternative locations. All bookings for parks south of the slip-out have been canceled, and the reopening of Big Sur parks depends on the road repair and access to non-essential travel.
The closure of a stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur due to erosion has left communities in uncertainty, as Caltrans works on a temporary fix to allow limited access. The area's geology, prone to rockslides and erosion, makes the road vulnerable to frequent closures and repairs. Engineers are assessing the damage and stabilizing the road, with a temporary traffic signal planned for more regular traffic. However, a permanent fix may take months, as Caltrans grapples with the challenging terrain and the need to keep the road stable.
Officials have closed a scenic stretch of California's Highway 1 after a giant section collapsed into the ocean due to heavy weekend rains, with more storms approaching. The closure led to evacuations in the coastal community of Big Sur and the temporary closure of an elementary school and preschool. Crews are working to repair the damage, and the famous route has a history of frequent closures due to severe weather.
Following heavy weekend rains, a section of iconic Highway 1 in California collapsed into the ocean, prompting officials to close the road and issue evacuation warnings for parts of the coastal community of Big Sur. The closure led to the shutdown of an elementary school and preschool, with convoy passage for vehicles through the area being repaired canceled due to forecasted rain. The collapse near Rocky Creek Bridge temporarily stranded around 1,600 people, but a single lane was reopened to allow most to leave.
Officials in California have urged residents to evacuate the Big Sur area as another storm approaches, threatening to worsen a recent road collapse near the scenic coastal stretch. Part of Highway 1 was shut down after heavy rainfall caused a portion of the road to crumble into the Pacific Ocean, prompting emergency orders for evacuation. With more rain expected, authorities are concerned about the potential for additional landslide or mudslide activity, leading to the cancellation of convoys through Friday.
A slip-out underneath Highway 1 in Big Sur has led to an evacuation warning for areas south of the Rocky Creek slip-out, with convoys allowing residents to escape. The closure, caused by saturated ground from recent rain, has prompted efforts to secure funding for repairs. The slip-out has also led to the closure of state parks and school closures in the area. Political figures, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Congressman Jimmy Panetta, have expressed support for repair efforts, while Assemblymember Dawn Addis highlighted the vulnerability of coastal communities and advocated for funding for coastal resiliency.
A section of California's Highway 1 collapsed into the ocean due to heavy rains, leaving as many as 1,600 people stranded in Big Sur. Convoys of vehicles are now being escorted through one lane, with crews working to install barriers and stabilize the roadway. Motorists and employees in the area were forced to spend the night in their vehicles or find alternative accommodations, with the next convoy scheduled for Tuesday morning.
A portion of Highway 1 in Big Sur collapsed into the sea, leaving tourists and locals stranded and forcing about 1,600 people to seek accommodations for the night. Caltrans deemed the northbound lane safe enough to travel and began escorting people out in caravans. The closure has put Big Sur tourism on standstill, with only essential workers and residents allowed through, and officials are planning to install a concrete barrier down the center line of the road to create an isolated channel for motorists. The closure is expected to last at least two weeks, and officials are hopeful for a sooner reopening.
Heavy rain caused a section of California's scenic Highway 1 to collapse, trapping about 1,600 visitors and residents in Big Sur. Caltrans crews are working to repair the road, and convoys have been organized to escort stranded motorists through the damaged area. Engineers will continue to monitor the roadway for the next several days, and there is no estimated time for reopening the roadway. All state parks in the area have been closed, and camping reservations have been canceled.
A section of California's Highway 1 collapsed near Big Sur during a weekend storm, prompting closures and stranding motorists. The highway was closed in both directions as engineers assessed the damage, with periodic convoys being escorted through the northbound lane. Stranded motorists were sheltered at the nearby Big Sur Lodge, and Caltrans urged people to avoid the area due to other closures caused by rocks and debris. The storm brought heavy rain and snow to the region, with potential thunderstorms and damaging winds expected in Southern California.
A section of California's Highway 1 collapsed into the ocean due to heavy rains, causing traffic delays and stranding around 1,600 people in Big Sur. Convoys of vehicles are being allowed through one lane, with observers monitoring the road's condition. Businesses and the Big Sur Lodge provided shelter to those trapped, while engineers work on stabilizing the roadway. The famous route has a history of closures due to severe weather, but dry conditions are expected in the coming days.
California's Highway 1 remains closed after a section of the road collapsed during a major storm, leaving nearly 2,000 travelers stranded over Easter weekend. Emergency crews guided stranded motorists around the damaged roadway, with convoys leading essential travelers through the closure area at set times. The closure complicates previous timelines for reopening the highway, which has been affected by previous rockslides. The storm that damaged Highway 1 is part of severe weather affecting western parts of the US, with forecasts warning of potential tornadoes, hail, and intense winds in the midwest area.