Pacific Coast Highway to Reopen with Restrictions Following Palisades Fire

The reopening on Sunday will include limited traffic lanes, reduced speeds, and heightened safety measures as recovery efforts continue.

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) will reopen to essential traffic at 8 a.m. Sunday, with one lane open in each direction and a 25 mph speed limit in place.
The reopening follows extensive cleanup and restoration efforts after the devastating Palisades Fire and is seen as a step forward in recovery efforts.
Heightened security measures include increased police patrols, automated license plate readers, and California Highway Patrol vehicles stationed every half-mile along the highway.
Concerns have been raised by some residents and officials about reopening too soon, citing public safety, looting risks, and ongoing hazardous material cleanup in fire-damaged areas.
Rain forecasted for next week could pose additional risks, including mudslides and flooding, prompting continued monitoring by local authorities and Caltrans.