Caltrans finished repairs to Highway 1 through Big Sur, restoring access between Cambria and Carmel as of noon on Wednesday, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. This announcement comes nearly 90 days earlier than the initial opening date, which was projected to be March 30, 2026. For three years, the scenic cliffside byway was closed for […]
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Highway 1 into Big Sur closed due to heavy rain
With winter approaching and the start of “significant rainfall,” Caltrans temporarily closed Highway 1 south of Big Sur at Mud Creek and Paul’s Slide Sunday, Dec. 1.
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Highway 1 reopens in time for the weekend after being closed between San Luis Obispo and Big Sur
Highway 1 at Mud Creek reopened Friday, March 8 at 3:30 p.m. after Caltrans received confirmation from National Weather Service data that the significant storms have passed in the area.
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The road to Big Sur has reopened
After waiting over a year for the highway blockage to clear, visitors can drive the 655-mile stretch of coastline uninterrupted.
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Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge restores some Big Sur accessibility
The road is still blocked from the south due to the massive Mud Creek Slide in May.
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8 things you could be doing instead of laundry
Laundry is a hassle. Mustang Laundry aims to ease the stress of college life by doing it for you.
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Big Sur may never be the same again, but that might be a good thing
Because of recent weather, the Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge is beyond repair. But for some, this may be a good thing.
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All you need for a great weekend and an easy escape
Take an “in tents” break from your studies.
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Mudslides, roadwork and flooding … oh my!
After lengthy rain and snow storms rocked California through the end of March, Highway 1 has been hit with a number of mudslides causing closures and extensive damage. With heavy rainstorms starting around March 18, mudslides occurred near Alder Creek, south of Lucia at Dani Creek and Pitkins Curve/Rain Rocks and near Rocky Creek. The […]