As a powerful storm moves out of Southern California, crews are working to clear mud and debris that covered all lanes of Pacific Coast Highway.
KNX News’ Craig Fiegener reported that tractors have been working since the early hours of Friday to clear the mud and debris.
He spoke with a woman who got stuck in the mud at Sunset and PCH as the storm was hitting Los Angeles.
“We got caught up above on the Starbucks up here,” she said. “We barely made it. Across that and it was like up to my truck. I know my partner's car, [the mud] was over half of her wheels.
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Rainfall rates in some areas were recorded levels as three-quarters of an inch to 1.2 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
PCH between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace has been closed since Feb. 4 due to concerns about mudslides and debris from rain that week. Caltrans District 7 posted on X that the section would remain closed until further notice and that “only emergency workers may access the route.”
On Thursday, evacuation warnings went into effect at 7 a.m. some recent burn areas, including the Palisades Fire area. Areas with warnings included Getty Villa area, Highlands near the burned areas, Bienveneda area near Temescal Canyon Park, Reseda Blvd area/Marinette Road near Will Rogers State Park, and Mandeville Canyon above Tanners Road.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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