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Mudslide Shuts Topanga Canyon Boulevard Between PCH and Grand View Drive

Caltrans cites dangerous post-fire slope instability in an active repair zone.

Overview

  • The closure began Wednesday morning after a slide reported around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Santa Monica Mountains.
  • Officials blocked the Malibu corridor to protect the public from serious injuries and fatalities.
  • Access is restricted to work crews, and drivers are urged to expect delays and use alternate routes.
  • Crews had placed sandbags and k-rail on Monday as part of ongoing recovery from the Palisades Fire and prior winter storms.
  • No reopening timeline has been announced as teams assess conditions and continue mitigation.