"Evacuation Urged as Storms Close Scenic Highway 1 in Big Sur Again"
TL;DR
Officials have closed a scenic stretch of California's Highway 1 after a giant section collapsed into the ocean due to heavy weekend rains, with more storms approaching. The closure led to evacuations in the coastal community of Big Sur and the temporary closure of an elementary school and preschool. Crews are working to repair the damage, and the famous route has a history of frequent closures due to severe weather.
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- As more storms approach California, stretch of scenic Highway 1 that collapsed is closed again ABC News
- Big Sur Urged to Evacuate as Another Storm Approaches The New York Times
- Highway 1 near Big Sur closed again as storms approach KCRA Sacramento
- Big Sur Collapse: Trapped People Escorted Via Single Lane - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
- Evacuation warning issued for Big Sur south of Rocky Creek slip-out KSBW Monterey
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