Big landslide on PCH near Big Sur

[staehpj1]

I'd imagine we'll be hearing more about this from the ACA as details shake out.  It will likely have a major impact on anyone ricing the PCH in the near future.  It looks like something that won't be quickly repaired.  Reports put it at or near Rat Creek.

[HikeBikeCook]

I used to live in Pacifica and the day we were to move out the road dropped into the ocean and we had to delay a day. 39 years later and landslides are still an issue in that area. Just before we moved in a family was killed when they house was taken out by a landslide.

[CMajernik]

If you look in the Forums under the "Temporary ACA Route Road Closures" discussion you will see a detour posted. As we learn more, the detour might be modified, so please check this location before you begin your tour.

[Rixtoy]

If you haven't seen the news release, CALTRANS has decided to bridge the washout gap at Ratt Creek by filling in the wash away rather than constructing a bridge.

Work commenced MAR 1st and will continue until completion, estimated to be early summer. Cost of $13M.

Good news for those interested in the Pacific Coast in the late summer/fall.

Bad news for the local PCH residents who bemoan the non-stop traffic and have taken advantage of the closure to sit in the middle of the highway at sunset with a picnic basket and bottle of wine.