"A massive landslide that has blocked Highway 1 through Big Sur for the past 19 months - the longest the roadway has been closed in its history - should finally be cleared and the famed route reopened by March according to Caltrans. The Regent's Slide, which is located about 45 miles south of Carmel and 2 miles north of Lucia in Monterey County, occurred Feb. 9, 2024 during heavy winter storms."
""We are doing everything in our power to return this vital section of roadway to residents, businesses and travelers who have demonstrated patience and understanding during the repair effort," Caltrans District 5 Director Scott Eades said in a statement. "Our work is dedicated to them, and this Regent's Slide reopening estimate allows people to plan ahead and prepare for when Highway 1 is fully reopen once again.""
"An atmospheric river storm in early February 2024 slammed into the coast of Central California and Southern California, dumping more than 10 inches of rain in parts of Big Sur with with winds up to 90 mph. The rain saturated soils, causing trees to collapse, sparking power outages and sending landslides into Highway 1 in multiple places. The northern part of Big Sur with attractions such as the Nepenthe Restaurant and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is accessible now to motorists coming from the north."
Caltrans estimates that repair work at the Regent's Slide will allow Highway 1 in Big Sur to fully reopen by March after a 19-month closure. The Regent's Slide occurred Feb. 9, 2024 during an intense atmospheric river that dumped more than 10 inches of rain and winds up to 90 mph, saturating soils and triggering landslides. The slide blocked the full length of the two-lane coastal highway between Monterey and San Simeon, creating the longest closure in the roadway's history. Rockslides and mudslides occur frequently along the steep Santa Lucia range, though most are cleared within days or weeks. The northern portion of Big Sur is currently accessible from the north, while the Regent's Slide has restricted access to southern attractions.
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