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MALIBU—The area on Topanga Canyon Boulevard where crews were working to repair after recent winter storms that have besieged California has reopened.

According to the traffic advisory posted on the Malibu city website around 1 p.m. on February 18, the area stretching from Grand View Drive to Pacific Coast Highway, the work crews succeeded in removing debris and the remaining mudslides on Wednesday morning. Repair work continues in the region.

Further information about the repair work can be found on the map maintained by the California Department of Transportation.

 

By Daniel Diquinzio

MALIBU—On Monday, January 5, the city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that Topanga Canyon Boulevard has reopened from Grandview to Pacific Coast Highway.

Topanga Canyon Boulevard reopened from Grand View Drive to Pacific Coast Highway following a closure due to rainstorms, rockfall and debris flows. The highway reopened shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday after workers finished clearing debris flows and rockfall from weekend rainstorms.

Caltrans closed the highway just before midnight on Friday night ahead of expected storms for safety.

The stretch of Topanga Canyon 27 is now reopened to the public with previous restrictions. It remains an active work zone for ongoing recovery efforts from the Palisades Fire and winter storms. It is closed from midnight to 5 a.m. daily and has traffic restrictions including a one-way traffic control section south of the Topanga town center, and a 25 MPH speed limit, no parking, no stopping and no pedestrians allowed in the work zones.

Expect delays and drive cautiously, watching for workers and work vehicles. Fines can be doubled in a work zone.

For more information the Palisades Fire recovery work on Topanga Canyon, visit https://dot.ca.gov/…/district…/d7-palisades-fire-repairs.

By Danny Jones

TOPANGA CANYON—Topanga Canyon Boulevard, State Route 27, is closed to traffic between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive as work crews are busy assessing damage done to the roadway by the storm. The closure is in effect until further notice.

Parts of the area between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive are covered in rocks, mud, and debris because of the recent storm. It has left hillsides unstable.

The California Department of Transportation advises travelers to use alternate routes if they are traveling due to the closure.  Travelers are advised to allow extra travel time.

Updates on road status will be made available by the California Department of Transportation on their quick map via: quickmap.dot.ca.gov. The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page on Saturday, December 27 that at 1 p.m. Caltrans reopened Topanga Canyon Boulevard in the Palisades Fire recovery work zone (Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Dr) after crews removed rockfall & debris flows.

Topanga Canyon will remain closed midnight to 5 a.m. daily. Expect delays & drive with caution.

By Daniel Diquinzio

WEST HOLLYWOOD—A rainstorm is expected to hit Southern California this week, and West Hollywood is expected to be impacted on Tuesday and on Christmas Eve on December 24. There is slight chance of rain on Christmas Day.

According to the National Weather Service office based in Los Angeles and Oxnard, the rain will start on December 23 in the evening, and it will become widespread. The storm will continue for most of Wednesday.

It is estimated that 1 to 2 inches of rain will hit the coast and valleys through Wednesday, with even more rain near the valleys. In addition, there is a 30 percent chance of 4 or more inches. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain on Thursday, Christmas Day.

By Daniel Diquinzio

MALIBU—On Tuesday, February 11, the city of Malibu disclosed that Malibu Canyon Road will be closed for storm safety starting on Thursday, February 13, at 1 a.m. through Friday, February 14, at 6 p.m. (from Piuma Road to Adamson Flats).

Heavy rain could trigger life-threatening and damaging flooding and debris flows. Moderate to heavy rain is forecasted Wednesday through Friday. Stay alert, be prepared and take precautions.

The Red Cross Palisades Fire Evacuation Center is still open for those who choose to evacuate in the burn area (Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles).

For road closure information, visit LA County Public Works Road Closure website: https://pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/index.cfm.

Malibu is under flood watch, and residents are urged to prepare. Plastic sandbags are prohibited in the city — only burlap and jute are allowed. Do not remove sand from the beaches, as it harms the coastal ecosystem and is illegal under County Law.

Sandbag Locations

Pre-filled & Empty Bags:

-La Costa Post Office parking lot, 21229 PCH

Sand & Empty Bags:

-Fire Station #70, 3970 Carbon Canyon Rd at PCH

Empty Bags Only:

-Fire Station #71, 28722 PCH at Zumirez Dr

-Fire Station #72, 1832 Decker Canyon Rd

-Fire Station #88, 23720 Malibu Rd

-Fire Station #99 32550 PCH at Encinal Canyon Rd

All Los Angeles County Fire Stations have sandbags. Call ahead to check availability of sand and filled bags and visit www.dpw.lacounty.gov/dsg/sandbags/ for more details.

By Trevor