Tag: Topanga Canyon Blvd.

MALIBU/TOPANGA—On Sunday, January 18, the California Department of Transportation announced that Caltrans crews reopened Topanga Canyon Boulevard/State Route 27 (SR-27) from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive as of 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 18.

This stretch of highway remains an active work zone for Palisades Fire emergency repairs and is now restored to its previous conditions, including:

The stretch of SR-27 is closed to the motoring public from midnight to 5 a.m. daily. This includes tonight, Sunday night, into Monday morning.

One-way traffic control with a pilot car, postmile 2.5 to 2.8 for Caltrans emergency project work, 5 a.m. to midnight daily

The 3.6-mile section of highway closed at 12:01 a.m. Saturday for crews to begin installation of an 84-inch reinforced concrete pipe underneath the highway. Crews successfully placed one of the most challenging sections of the pipe and will evaluate next steps to install the remaining portions.

The concrete pipe will run underneath and perpendicular to SR-27 and is designed to carry increased capacity of water and mud during rainstorms, reducing the amount of debris flow on the highway in future storms.

Caltrans District 7 also posts updates to its social media pages. For information about Caltrans’s emergency work from the Palisades Fire and early 2025 rainstorms can be found at the Palisades Fire Emergency Repairs website.

 

By Danny Jones

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

MALIBU—On Saturday, May 31, the LASD Malibu/Lost Hills Station indicated that Caltrans announced southbound Pacific Coast Highway will be reduced to one lane between Carbon Beach Terrace & Topanga Canyon Blvd for Palisades Fire debris removal.

The lane reduction will allow U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to continue cleaning properties that were damaged in the Palisades Fire. The lane closures will occur at various locations of southbound PCH between Carbon Beach Terrace and Topanga Canyon Boulevard/State Route 27 and will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.

In addition, one lane of northbound PCH will be closed just north of Big Rock Drive from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays while the city of Malibu completes emergency work to remove and replace a drainage pipe that was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.

The section of PCH from Santa Monica to Malibu that recently reopened to the motoring public on May 23 is still an active work zone as Caltrans, USACE, various contractors and utility workers complete repairs and recovery work.

The portion of the road had been closed for five months as a result of the Palisades Fire and previous storms that caused flooding, and debris flows in the region.

Drivers who commute through the region must abide by the 25mph speed limit through the work zone, plan for extra travel time and expect delays. Caltrans reminds the public that traffic fines can be double in a work zone. Drivers should be cautious when in the area and slow down for workers.

By Danny Jones

TOPANGA CANYON/MALIBU—On Tuesday, January 7, the LASD posted on its Facebook page a Resident Only Closure as a result of anticipated extreme weather and wind conditions.

It is in effect for Topanga Canyon Boulevard to ensure safety and facilitate easier evacuations if needed. The closures are at the following locations:

1. Topanga Canyon Blvd / Mulholland Dr (closed southbound)
2. Old Topanga Canyon Rd / Mulholland Hwy (closed southbound)
3. Topanga Canyon Blvd / Pacific Coast Hwy (closed northbound)

To learn more visit: https://tcep.org/emergencystatus.

A dangerous windstorm is expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning, bringing extreme fire weather conditions. Individuals are advised to:

-Stay indoors & away from windows

-Prepare for possible power outages

-Expect scattered downed trees

-Extreme fire risk – be extra cautious around any ignition sources

As a result of the weather threat, all Malibu schools are closed Tuesday due to dangerous weather conditions. Santa Monica schools are open. Life-threatening, hurricane-strength winds expected in Malibu through Wednesday, January 8 with 50 – 80 mph, gusts up to 100 mph, that can bring down trees, power lines and poles, damage structures, and knock over vehicles.

Wind will be strongest from 10 a.m. on Tues – 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The National Weather Service considers this an unprecedented, historic, hurricane-strength wind event, and advises the public to stay indoors, in the first floors of structures, away from windows and trees, and off the roads. Bring outdoor furniture indoors. Park vehicles away from trees. Adjust travel plans.

By Trevor

MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that the California Highway Patrol announced that Topanga Canyon Boulevard will be closed to non-residents from Mullholland Drive to Pacific Coast Highway Wednesday, November 6 through Friday, November 8 until 6 a.m.

Due to the current Red Flag Warning with extreme fire danger (strong Santa Ana winds/low humidity). Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes.

The Red Flag Warning, extreme fire danger from Wednesday through Thursday due to high winds. Owners of horses & livestock should consider leaving the area early. Large animal emergency shelter is at Pierce College.

There will be possible power outages possible in most of Malibu on November 6 and November 7 due to extreme fire danger (high wind). Individuals are warned to beware of dark traffic signal on Pacific Coast Highway. Drivers should come to a COMPLETE STOP at all malfunctioning traffic signals under California law and watch out for vehicles not stopping at the signals.

By Trevor