Some canyon roads will close in the mountains near Malibu and other areas ahead of several days of holiday week rain in Los Angeles County.
Parts of Malibu Canyon and Tuna Canyon roads, an area prone to rock and landslides during rainstorms, will remain closed for the duration of the storm. Rain is expected to begin Tuesday in the Los Angeles area with wet weather continuing into the weekend.
The following closures will begin at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
- Malibu Canyon Road: Soft closure (emergency vehicles only) between Francisco Ranch Road and Adamson Flats Road, and just south of Piuma Road.
- Tuna Canyon Road: Full closure between approximately 2870 Tuna Canyon Road (gate) and Pacific Coast Highway.
“Both roads will remain closed until rain subsides and crews can safely clear debris and reopen the roadways,” the city of Malibu said in a statement. “Drive cautiously, watch for mud, rock and water in the roads, keep headlights on, watch for workers and work vehicles. Come to a complete stop at any malfunctioning traffic signal under CA law.”
In unincorporated Topanga, a 3.6-mile portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard/State Route 27 between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive will close at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
A flood watch was issued for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening for much of Los Angeles County. Mud and debris flows are possible in foothill and mountain areas, including recent burn scars.
Less than a half-inch of rain is expected Tuesday before rainfall rates pick up Tuesday night and Wednesday, the wettest day of the week. Hourly rain rates could pass 1 inch per hour during the height of the storm on Wednesday.
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