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Rockslide Shuts Santa Susana Pass Road in Chatsworth for At Least a Week

Officials expect the segment between Red Mesa and Iverson to remain closed for at least a week for debris removal and stability checks.

Overview

  • The slide was reported Sunday near Red Mesa Road and completely blocked the two-lane canyon route, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
  • Hard closures were set up on both sides of the canyon, and traffic is being diverted away from the affected stretch.
  • The current shutdown covers Santa Susana Pass Road between Red Mesa Road and Iverson Road in Chatsworth.
  • Officials noted the slide occurred at the site of a November brush fire, and crews said recent rains and the prior burn may have destabilized the slope.
  • Cleanup and assessments are underway, with authorities providing no specific reopening time beyond the weeklong estimate.