TRAFFIC ALERT: Devil's Slide Tunnels Closure for Emergency Drill

The following is a news release from the California Highway Patrol:

Caltrans will conduct its first annual mandatory emergency response drill at the State Route 1 (SR-1) Tom Lantos (Devil’s Slide) Tunnels.

The mandatory six-hour emergency response drill begins Saturday, December 6 at 4:00 AM. The exercise is weather permitting.

For the safety of crews and the public, all northbound and southbound lanes on SR-1 through the Tom Lantos (Devil’s Slide) Tunnels will be closed during the exercise.

Lantos Tunnel-Detour Routes:

During the tunnel closures, the following detours between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay will be in effect. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will also help direct motorists:

• From Pacifica: North on SR-1 to southbound on Interstate-280 (I-280)
• From Half Moon Bay: East on State Route 92 onto northbound I-280

The emergency management exercise will be a coordinated effort including the CHP, San Mateo County Sheriff, Pacifica Police Department, Cal-Fire, North County Fire and Coastside Fire Protection Districts, and other first responders.

During this exercise, there will be fire simulation, crash simulation, and simulated smoke.

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