Part of California’s iconic Highway 1 was swept into the ocean by a landslide that took place around 4 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Highway 1 is a major north-south state highway, which runs for 656 miles (1,056 km) along California’s Pacific coastline. It is also the second longest state highway in the US, only behind Montana Highway 200.
Furthermore, the landslide that caused part of the highway to collapse into the ocean at Big Sur is suspected to have been influenced by heavy rain that took place in the area prior to the event.
On Sunday, engineers determined that the northbound lane was still safe for travelers, while crews worked on stabilizing the motorway’s edge.
Caltrans informed the public through social media X, that access through the collapsed part of Highway 1 would be conducted by means of convoys, twice a day, while also advising the public to avoid all unnecessary travel in the area.
#Hwy1 remains closed on the #BigSur Coast due to a slip out of the road just south of the Rocky Creek Bridge. Convoys will lead essential travelers through closure area daily at 8 am and 4 pm. Engineers on site to observe conditions. Crews working to stabilize edge of roadway. pic.twitter.com/0AfyOcSIkB
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) April 1, 2024
Finally, some 1600 commuters are estimated to have been stranded due to the collapse of the highway during the Easter weekend.
Sources: apnews.com, edition.cnn.com, news.sky.com, en.wikipedia.org, thehill.com
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