"Persistent Threat: Big Sur's Ongoing Battle with Highway 1 Collapses"
TL;DR
The closure of a stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur due to erosion has left communities in uncertainty, as Caltrans works on a temporary fix to allow limited access. The area's geology, prone to rockslides and erosion, makes the road vulnerable to frequent closures and repairs. Engineers are assessing the damage and stabilizing the road, with a temporary traffic signal planned for more regular traffic. However, a permanent fix may take months, as Caltrans grapples with the challenging terrain and the need to keep the road stable.
- Why Highway 1 Near Big Sur Is Always Collapsing Into The Ocean LAist
- Big Sur Urged to Evacuate as Another Storm Approaches The New York Times
- Convoys resume in Big Sur for Rocky Creek slip-out KSBW Monterey
- Highway 1 collapse: All Big Sur state parks, beaches are closed San Francisco Chronicle
- Photos and video show storm-damaged Highway 1 in Big Sur The San Francisco Standard
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