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Rockslide on California central coast shuts down Highway 1

In this photo provided by Caltrans, is a rockslide on the central coast that forced closure of a long stretch of Highway 1 near Big Sur, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. The closure extended from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to Fullers Point in Monterey County, Caltrans spokesperson Jim Shivers said in a social media post. There was no estimate for when the road would be reopened. (Caltrans via AP)

By: Associated Press

Posted at 4:20 PM, Oct 27, 2021

and last updated 2021-10-27 19:20:25-04

BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) — A rockslide on the rugged central California coast has forced closure of a long stretch of Highway 1.

Caltrans spokesperson Jim Shivers says the closure Wednesday extends from north of the Ragged Point Inn in San Luis Obispo County to Gorda in Monterey County.

Shivers says rocks above the highway are being assessed by Caltrans and there are estimates of a one-week closure.

#Highway1 is closed from north of the Ragged Point Inn to Gorda in #MontereyCounty due to a rockslide, but remains open between Monterey and Gorda. Rocks above the highway are being assessed by #Caltrans with estimates of a one-week closure, with updates tomorrow.@CaltransD5 https://t.co/vNu0QHV2it pic.twitter.com/tSQ7Yw25HJ
— Jim Shivers (@PIOJimShivers) October 27, 2021

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Rockslide on California central coast shuts down Highway 1

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