Stretch Of PCH In Malibu Reopens Following Mudslide Closure
MALIBU (CBSLA.com) — Officials reopened a portion of the Pacific Coast Highway on Monday that was shut down due to a major mudslide near Mugu Rock.
Caltrans District 7 reported the opening shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Twitter:
#PCH is open now. Hwy btwn #Malibu and #Ventura Co open. No additional damage from storm @CityMalibu @VENTURASHERIFF pic.twitter.com/Jrn1ibgxxU
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) March 2, 2015
According to California Highway Patrol officers, an early morning mudslide on Sunday left the basin inundated with mud and rocks due to heavy rainfall in the area.
The PCH was closed in both directions while authorities worked to clean up fallen rocks and debris in the roadway.
