Massive Boulder Blocks Malibu Canyon Road

MALIBU, CA — Malibu Canyon Road remained closed Tuesday after a massive boulder fell into the road amid torrential downpours.

The rockslide occurred in the early morning hours in the unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains north of Malibu, according to Los Angeles County Public Works. The California Highway Patrol is guiding drivers to take Kanan Road.

The roadway was closed between Civic Center and Piuma Way, just north of the tunnel.

It was one of several mud and rockslides in the area, making for treacherous road conditions, and triggering the closure of Malibu schools Tuesday.

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Caltrans reported downed trees and overflowing river water caused by mudslides forced the closure of Topanga Canyon Road between Pacific Coast Highway and Mulholland Highway.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a mudslide was blocking all southbound lanes and part of the northbound side of North Topanga Canyon Boulevard in the 3300 block, as of 8:15 a.m.

Nearby Fernwood Pacific Drive was also affected by debris flow Tuesday morning. Cleanup is ongoing, and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

City News Service contributed to this report.