California's Highway 1 Partially Closed as Section Collapses into Ocean

A section of California's Highway 1 collapsed near Big Sur due to heavy rain, prompting closures and stranding motorists, with engineers assessing the damage. Authorities began periodically escorting motorists around the damaged section in the northbound lane, with plans to continue over the coming days as crews shore up the highway. The famous route has seen frequent closures due to severe weather, and the recent storm brought heavy rain and snow to the region.