Caltrans Crews Open Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Ending Months-Long Closure After Landslide

Published on June 3, 2024

TOPANGA—A critical stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard that has been closed since early March due to storm-triggered mud and debris flows in northeast Los Angeles County is open June 3, about 90 days ahead of schedule. “Crews reopened the roadway this weekend after Topanga Canyon Boulevard had been closed due to a major slide between Grand View Drive and Pacific Coast Highway,” Caltrans posted Sunday morning on social media. “Expect one-way traffic control during non-peak hours as crews will continue with some items of work. Drive safely!” About 15,000 cubic yards of material were removed and repurposed for Ventura County farmers, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and an art installation in downtown Los Angeles near the State Historic Park, officials said....

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