Date: May 30, 2025
District: 7 (Los Angeles and Ventura counties)
Contact: Diana Jimenez
Phone: 213-500-7301
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MALIBU — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces updated lane closures on State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu beginning Saturday, May 31. Southbound PCH will be reduced to one lane to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to continue clearing 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 in effect 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 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. It had been closed for five months following the Palisades Fire and winter storms that brought flooding, and debris flows to the area.
Motorists who commute through the area must abide by the 25 mph speed limit through the work zone, plan for extra travel time, and expect delays. Caltrans reminds the public that traffic fines can be doubled in a work zone. Drivers should use caution when driving through the area and slow down for workers.
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