PC was closed again due to landslides

Drivers who have never had an accident may not get whitewashes this week because the Pacific Coast motorway has closed again.

The latest development in the continuing fiasco of access to the fire of the coastal road after the palisade was announced at the weekend when civil servants said that a section of Legendary Strasse by Malibu would be closed for an indefinite period due to new security concerns.

The closure, which extends from the Chautauqua Boulevard in Los Angeles to the Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu, takes place because the national weather service requires another round of strong rainfall for the region from February 12th to February.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which worked with Los Angeles County Public Works, made the decision after watching a significant film activity north of Big Rock Drive and slipping along the slope under Porto Marina. Officials find that foils can also occur between storms due to saturated soil conditions.

“The decision to remain closed is part of the preventive measures in response to and in preparation for additional rain,” said Caltrans officials in a statement. The agency emphasized that debris basins in the region currently have a capacity of 80 percent and have to be deleted before the expected storms of the next week.

Access to the motorway is now limited to essential employees, including first aiders, recovery agencies and supply companies. Palisades residents can still reach their houses via the Chautauqua Boulevard with suitable passes.

PCH was closed immediately after the devastating fire. It was then partially reopened to enable the access of the residents to the combustion zone, and a complete opening was announced and then delayed, but occurred only a few days before the rain was forecast.

The initial rain group went through without any major problems, but the latest closure of the wet weather leads to chaos for the school district of Santa Monica Malibu Unified School, in which employees and students have significant transport challenges. According to a superintendent Antonio Shelton, the majority of school staff and buses now have to turn to Malibu from the north, which leads to commuting several hours.

“We appreciate our bus drivers and our employees and teachers who endured drives for several hours to support our students in Malibu,” he said in a statement. The district has implemented Vanpools from Santa Monica with alternative routes to support the employees affected by the closure.

The National Weather Service predicts moderate rainfall from 1 to 2 inches in coastal and valley areas, with 2 to 4 inches in mountains and runners possible. These predictions have triggered concerns about additional rubble rivers that could affect both streets and structures in the region.

During the closure, the contractors place steel plates to protect the slope along the Porto Marina Way, while the district workers continue the processes of the deposits. Emergency crews also install K-Rail barriers in strategic places along the highway.

The status of the famous coastal route is evaluated daily, although the officials emphasize the need for caution, especially in areas that are made susceptible by the latest fires. Residents whose houses survive the flames can be endangered by the now wet conditions if significant foils occur and evacuation orders are possible in a worst case.

Caltrans officers emphasized their commitment to reopening the highway as soon as security permits and recognized the significant effects on the local communities. In the meantime, drivers are recommended to plan alternative routes and avoid the area if possible.