Pacific Coast Highway Reopens After Palisades Fire Closure

PCH Reopening Details

• 🛣️ Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is set to fully reopen to the public on Friday morning, May 23rd, 2025.
• 📍 The reopening covers an 11-mile section from Chautauqua Boulevard in Santa Monica to Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu.
• ⏰ The road will be accessible to everyone starting at 8:00 AM, with checkpoints and passes no longer required.

Ongoing Restrictions and Delays

• ⚠️ Drivers should still anticipate significant delays and expect ongoing repairs.
• 🚗 A 25-mile-per-hour speed limit will remain in effect.
• 🚦 Traffic signals at some intersections will be flashing red, and lanes may be shut down for repair crews.
• 🚫 No parking or stopping is allowed in the work zone.

Fire Aftermath and Neighborhood Access

• 🔥 The PCH has been mostly closed since the January 7th Palisades Fire.
• 🏗️ Crews have been working 24/7 to clear debris, hauling approximately 1200 truckloads of material daily.
• 🏘️ Neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades that burned are still off-limits to anyone other than residents and contractors, with increased patrols by LAPD.

Impact on Businesses and Traffic

• 📈 The reopening is expected to be a significant boost for Malibu businesses that have been cut off from customers for months.
• 🏖️ However, authorities predict serious traffic for those heading to Malibu beaches this weekend due to the public's return and beachgoers.