A stretch of Mulholland Drive in Studio City remained closed Thursday following a series of mudslides that covered portions of the canyon route and left parts of the roadway in danger of collapsing.
The slides were reported around midday Wednesday, prompting a closure of Mulholland between Skyline and Bowmont drives. Southbound Coldwater Canyon Drive was also closed at Mulholland.
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Video from the scene showed mud covering several portions of Mulholland, along with sections where the land beneath the roadway had collapsed.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Numerous high-dollar homes are perched on the hills above the slide area, but it was unclear if any of them were in immediate danger of structural damage.
City Councilwoman Nithya Raman wrote in a statement that the city is responding to "multiple reports (of debris flows) along residential and arterial streets near Laurel Canyon, Coldwater Canyon, Benedict Canyon and Beverly Glen."
"The highest likelihood of mud and debris flows is on hillsides and canyons which can lead to impassable roads," Raman wrote. "Drivers are advised to avoid these areas which are at heightened risk of mudslides and sudden closures."
It was unclear how long it might take to repair the damage along Mulholland and reopen the road.
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