Tons of loose rocks removed along SR-23 in Malibu
In an effort to prevent rockslides and car crashes, workers removed tons of loose rocks and boulders from State Route 23 in Malibu, Caltrans announced in a tweet Monday morning.
Caltrans tweeted a video of the progress during the three-day removal process.
SR-23 from Pacific Coast Highway to Lechusa Road/Encinal Canyon Road will be closed through Monday, possibly longer, Caltrans said.
Malibu: Workers removed tons of loose rocks/boulders from a slope along State Route 23 (Decker Road) over the past three days to prevent future slides. SR-23 is closed from PCH to Lechusa Rd./Encinal Canyon Rd. at least through today, Monday 10/17. Composite video below. pic.twitter.com/egd9jkkWfL
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) October 17, 2022