Single-lane closures remain in effect on Pacific Coast Highway between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Las Flores Canyon Road through late September as recovery work continues following the Palisades Fire and winter storms.
The California Department of Transportation announced the ongoing closures allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and utility companies to complete daytime work during weekdays and weekends.
The Army Corps is clearing properties south of Las Flores Canyon Road through Friday, July 25. Southern California Edison will begin work the week of July 28 on PCH between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Big Rock Drive, with that project expected to last approximately two months once started.
For worker and public safety, southbound PCH will be reduced to one lane between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays at the affected locations. Northbound PCH will have single-lane restrictions between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays. Weekend closures will reduce both directions to one lane between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Caltrans reminds drivers that the speed limit in the work zone is 25 mph and traffic fines can be doubled. Officials urge motorists to use caution, slow down and remain alert for workers in the area.
The PCH section from Santa Monica to Malibu reopened to the public on May 23 after being closed for five months due to the Palisades Fire and subsequent winter storms that brought flooding and debris flows to the coastal area.
The highway remains an active work zone as Caltrans, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and various contractors complete recovery operations. The extended closure period was necessary to address significant damage from both the fire and storm-related flooding that affected the critical coastal transportation corridor.
Drivers are advised to plan for delays and consider alternate routes when possible during the specified closure hours. The work is part of broader efforts to restore and improve infrastructure damaged during the winter emergency events.
Edited by SMDP Staff