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PCH Reopens Following Mudslide
Authorities were able to reopen Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu following debris flow from the Palisades Fire burn scar.
MALIBU, CA — Pacific Coast Highway has reopened after a mud and rock slide shut down the roadway during Friday's storm, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced.
Crews worked to clear the debris, blocking lanes and the areas have been deemed safe for passage.
However, Tuna Canyon remains closed on the southbound side of the 3400 block, according to the sheriff's station.
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PCH has been cleared of the earlier rockslide & deemed safe to pass through. 🚧 PCH and Las Flores Cyn - Back to Resident Only Closure (Emergency Vehicles, Public Utility Vehicles, Residents and Pass Holders) 🛑 Tuna Cyn - Remains a Hard Closure at the 3400 block (S/B) pic.twitter.com/mYbXZoxesi
— LASD Lost Hills Stn. (@LHSLASD) March 15, 2025
The burn scar areas from the Palisades fire triggered mudslides, resulting in the road closures for community safety, authorities announced Friday.
Sheriff's officials stated that the road closures and reopening are subject to change as investigators continue to monitor roadway conditions.
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"Please pre-plan your drive and use alternate routes," the department said in a statement. "Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we ensure the public's safety."
City News Service and Patch Staffer contributed to this report.
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