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MALIBU—On Friday, March 21, Caltrans announced in a press release it will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, April 6 at 9 a.m. for two pavement rehabilitation projects and to unveil a draft of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH/State Route 1) Master Plan Feasibility Study. The meeting will be held at Malibu City Hall, First Floor Council Chambers.

During the meeting, Caltrans will formally release the Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, that will start a 60-day public review period. The meeting will also include a workshop for the public to participate and provide input regarding the study.

The Master Plan Feasibility Study focuses on approximately 21 miles of PCH in Malibu to identify transportation improvements will address safety for all users, with an emphasis on supporting multimodal travel options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities. The study was developed using community input from six public workshops held with residents, businesses and stakeholders from July through September 2024 to identify safety measures on Pacific Coast Highway.

The public will have from April 9 through June 9 to provide comment on the Draft PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study, that will be available via the Caltrans Engagement Portal at engage.dot.ca.gov/f1336. Individuals who sign up can receive updates on specific projects as well as provide input. To learn more, sign up at www.engage.dot.ca.gov.

During the April 9 meeting, Caltrans is also expected to discuss two PCH Pavement Rehabilitation Projects planned in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Malibu. The goal of the projects is to extend the service life of the pavement and improve ride quality for motorists on PCH from Santa Monica to Los Angeles/Ventura County line.

By Trevor

TOPANGA CANYON—On March 2, the Department of Transportation (DOT) gave the following road information for Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27). The torrential rains that followed the devastating wildfires have resulted in mudslides. Work crews are working diligently to get the area cleaned up and opened to through traffic.

SR 27 is closed in the Southern California area from the Junction (JCT) of SR 1 to 3.6 miles north of SR 1 and Grand View Drive in Los Angeles County 24 hours a day, Seven days a week. Due to slide removal

On February 26, Caltrans issued a community alert notifying the public of the closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (In District 7). The following information came directly from the Caltrans press release.

“Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) remains closed to the public for safety reasons between Pacific (PCH) and Grand View Drive due to the recent rain.

Areas were washed out and now need structural repair and clean-up. This is in addition to repairs for fire-related damage.

As Caltrans works to restore the road, it will maintain access for emergency responders and is exploring options for limited access, when safely feasible.”

By Sharon

MALIBU—On Monday, December 2, the city of Malibu disclosed that Caltrans will close a northbound lane of Pacific Coast Highway from Topanga Canyon to Big Rock in Malibu from December 2 thru December 31.

Work will be done Monday-Friday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for utility work. No work will be done on holidays or during rain. Motorists are warned to watch for workers & work vehicles in the road. Traffic fines doubled in construction zones under California law.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Wednesday, November 13, the city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that Caltrans will close one northbound lane of Pacific Coast Highway from Corral Canyon Road to Latigo Canyon Road in Malibu starting November 13 for about two weeks for rock slide work.

A large mudslide occurred at this site during heavy winter rainstorms in February. A rock fence and k-rails were installed as a safety measure but more rocks and dirt recently fell against the barrier.

Crews will clear slide debris and loose rocks on the hillside during daytime hours. The lane closure will remain in place overnight for public safety. Motorists should watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Traffic fines are doubled in construction zones, under California law.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that Caltrans will implement lane closures on Topanga Canyon beginning with the northbound lane starting on October 28. The work will run through November 2.

Work on October 28 through Friday, November 1 will be done from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Saturday, November 2, work will be done from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. for slope work at the site of the large landslide, 1.8 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway.

Alternating traffic with flaggers directing traffic. Proceed with caution, watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Traffic fines are doubled in construction zones, under California law.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Monday, October 21, the city of Malibu announced that Caltrans will close the northbound and southbound right lanes of Pacific Coast Highway between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Big Rock Drive in #Malibu Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.

Work will take place on October 21 and October 22 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for Southern California Edison utility line work.

By October 23, K-rail will be placed, shifting the northbound lanes toward the ocean and eliminating the median.

One lane will remain open in each direction during work. Proceed with caution, watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Traffic fines are doubled in construction zones under California law.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Wednesday, October 9, the city of Malibu posted on Facebook that Caltrans will have single lane closures on northbound or southbound lanes with a moving closure Encinal Canyon Rd to Ventura County line, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Wed, October 9, Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11.

Caltrans will also have single lane closures on northbound or southbound lanes with a moving closure Sunset Boulevard to Topanga Canyon Boulevard, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Wednesday, October 9, Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11.

The project will repair/replace 12 drainage culverts along Pacific Coast Highway from Temescal Canyon Road to the Ventura County line. Work will continue through summer 2029.

Motorists are informed to proceed with caution, watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Traffic fines are doubled in construction zones, under CA law.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on Facebook that CaltransDist7 will close the north lane of Topanga Canyon Blvd 1.8 miles north of Pacific Coast Highway, site of this winter’s landslide, for slope repairs Tuesday, September 3 through Friday September 6. Road closures will be from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

One lane will be open with alternating traffic. Motorists should expect delays and proceed with caution. Drivers should watch for workers and work vehicles in the road. Traffic citation fines are doubled in construction zones, under CA law.

Caltrans noted a slope restoration project would also begin at postmile 4.9 on State Route 27 (SR-27) South of Circle Trail starting August 19. The work will require reducing about a half mile of SR-27 to one lane with flaggers directing alternating traffic during off-peak hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for four weeks. Signs will be posted, and motorists should expect delays.

The slope along Topanga Creek was seriously eroded by February rainstorms, which undermines a section of the southbound roadway shoulder. Caltrans aims to rebuild the slope with dirt and rocks before the rainy season. There will be no work on holidays or weekends. All work is subject to change due to weather or construction-related issues.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that Caltrans will be conducting construction work in the region overnight on Pacific Coast Highway.

Caltrans will have overnight lane closures on PCH from Puerco Canyon Road to Corral Canyon Road starting Monday, August 5 and lasting till Friday, August 9 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for stormwater infrastructure upgrades.

The work is part of a larger project rehabilitating 13 culverts along a 25-mile stretch of PCH between Pacific Palisades and the LA County Line, which will continue through summer of 2029. Drivers are warned to watch out for workers and work vehicles in the road. Under California law, traffic citation fines are doubled in construction zones.

By Trevor

MALIBU—On Tuesday, July 2, the city of Malibu posted on its website that all community members are invited to attend workshops to learn about and give input to Caltrans’ PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study on Thursday, July 11 and Wednesday, August 28.

Both workshops will transpire from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in-person only at Malibu City Hall, Council Chambers (no remote participation option). Caltrans will also hold a virtual workshop on Thursday, July 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register for the virtual event here.
The study aims to identify safety and multimodal travel improvements for all users of PCH in Malibu, including options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu.

The focus of the PCH Master Plan Feasibility Study is to identify transportation improvements that will address safety for all users, including multimodal travel options for pedestrians and bicyclists, as well as enhancing transit opportunities, for an approximately 22-mile portion of the Pacific Coast Highway located within the city limits of Malibu.

The PCH Master Plan will include community stakeholder engagement activities and community outreach meetings to gather input on various traffic calming measures and other street improvements, including a “boulevard” roadway.

The Master Plan will be used in future PCH safety improvement projects. For background information, review the Fact Sheet. For further questions, please contact: D7.System.Planning@dot.ca.gov.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu reported on its website that the City Public Works Department is in constant communication with Caltrans on the closures due to landslides that have been impacting Malibu as Caltrans engineers continue to assess the safety and stability of the slopes and the roadway at the landslide sites in Topanga Canyon and on PCH.

Residents, commuters and visitors should check navigation apps and Quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest road conditions and closures or call Caltrans Highway Information Network at 800-427-7623 before hitting the road. For the most up to date information, follow Caltrans District 7 on X (Twitter) at https://twitter.com/CaltransDist7.

Caltrans noted that Topanga Canyon Boulevard between PCH and Grandview Drive was reopened on Sunday, June 2. There had been a full closure of the important route which connects Malibu to the western San Fernando Valley, and which is crucial for the Topanga Canyon community, due to a large landslide following heavy rain in March.

Two northbound lanes of PCH are now open at Porto Marina. A decades-old landslide had moved into traffic lanes during heavy rain in March. The lanes were shifted into the center median, and northbound PCH had been reduced to a single lane since March.

CALTRANS – PCH AT TUNA CANYON

Caltrans installed a temporary traffic signal at the PCH/Tuna Canyon intersection April 10 to assist with left turns onto PCH, as Tuna Canyon is one of the only routes through/out of Topanga Canyon.

CALTRANS – PCH AT BIG ROCK

One lane of northbound PCH remains closed near Big Rock Drive due to an active landslide. Over the past few weeks, the majority of large rocks have descended.

CALTRANS – SOLSTICE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT WORK

One lane of northbound PCH is diverted into the center media just before Corral Canyon for a project to repair or replace culverts along PCH to restore endangered fish habitat, and to replace the Solstice Creek Bridge. Motorists are advised to watch for active construction with workers and work vehicles, and a 30 MPH speed limit.

By Trevor