The first reports of mud and debris flows are trickling in with Caltrans announcing several road closures for mudslide prone areas.
As of 4:30 p.m., mudflows in Topanga Canyon prompted the closure of Pacific Coast Highway west of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Caltrans said on X.
Topanga Canyon Boulevard is also closed in both directions between PCH and Grand View drive with an exception for residents south of Mulholland Drive to Grand View Drive, though residents will need to present identification.
Other closures related burn scars from the Palisades Fire include the following:
- Southbound PCH closed at Sweetwater Canyon Drive
- Northbound PCH close at McClure Tunnel
- Westbound I-10 close at Lincoln Boulevard
- Westbound I-10 4th and 5th street on-ramps closed
Officials are urging residents to avoid the above areas, but noted several routes that remain open:
- I-5 is open in both direction from State Route 126 to Grapevine Road in Kern County
- Lake Hughes Road off-ramp from northbound I-5 is open
- Parker Road off-ramp from northbound I-5 is open
- Northbound and southbound Tejon Pass rest areas are open
The closures are subject to change without notice based on local weather conditions. Motorists can stay informed and sign up for alerts by following this link.
In Woodland Hills crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 4100 N. Alhama Drive on reports of debris flow that stranded four vehicles, though rescues were required, no structures were involved, and no injuries were reported, officials said.
Crews with the L.A. Department of Transportation were requested for vehicle removal and traffic control in the area.
This article will be updated with any additional closures announced by Caltrans.
