"Caltrans reports that a 6.8-mile segment of Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast remains closed near Regent's Slide, the area that just opened about a month ago. The closure of the highway, from two miles north of Lucia, to one mile south of the Esalen Institute, is due to ongoing debris cleanup as a result of continuing winter storms. There is no estimated time for a full reopening, and message and directional signs are in place to alert travelers in advance of this closure."
"The slope above the roadway at Regent's Slide remains stable, according to Caltrans, however, the catchment area at the base of the slope has filled with debris that has eroded during recent rains. This erosion activity is an expected outcome following recent slide repairs and will continue as the slope seasons over time. At present, debris in the catchment area has spilled over the concrete barriers on the northbound shoulder, allowing debris and rocks to travel directly on to the highway."
Storms continue to impact the Central Coast and a 6.8-mile segment of Highway 1 near Regent's Slide remains closed from two miles north of Lucia to one mile south of the Esalen Institute for debris cleanup. The slope above the roadway remains stable, but the catchment at the base filled with eroded debris has spilled over concrete barriers onto the northbound shoulder, allowing rocks onto the highway. Recently installed mesh drapery slowed rock and debris movement as intended. Cleanup will proceed during rain breaks and depends on weather; there is no estimated full reopening date. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
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