Traffic & Transit
12-Mile Stretch Of Highway 1 To Close Ahead Of Storm
A winter storm in February 2017 resulted in one of the largest mudslides in state history in the same area.
MONTEREY COUNTY, CA — A storm expected to bring heavy rain this week will close a 12-mile stretch of state Highway 1 near Big Sur, Caltrans officials said. The agency said the highway will be closed between Mud Creek and Paul's Slide by mid-morning on Wednesday.
A winter storm in February 2017 resulted in one of the largest mudslides in state history in the same area. The storm also heavily damaged the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge, which reopened in October 2017.
Gates on either side of the closure will be locked until the area is determined to be safe. Caltrans will provide updates once the roadway reopens.
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By Bay City News
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