Photo by Sarah Shmerling
By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
After closing on Wednesday, March 11, due to safety concerns around predicted heavy storms, Pacific Coast Highway reopened to residents and businesses in the Palisades fire burn scar area “earlier than anticipated” on Thursday, March 13.
“Following better than anticipated weather conditions, Caltrans, in coordination with local partners, announced that PCH is now open through the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Malibu to residents who live in the Palisades Fire burn area, essential businesses and school bus traffic earlier than anticipated,” read a statement from Caltrans. “Metro is also allowed to resume bus service to Line 134. Traffic is restricted for safety reasons and to protect residents and workers.”
The highway was closed between Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu and Chautauqua Boulevard in the Palisades.
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