MALIBU—Officials blocked off a large portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, as a result of a mudslide. The closure sits between Pacific Coast Highway and Grandview Drive. Due to public safety concerns, California Highway Patrol officials have closed traffic in both northbound and southbound lanes.

The CHP Public Information Officer tweeted the following on Friday, March 2: “SIGALERT IN MALIBU: TOPANGA CANYON BLVD FROM GRAND VIEW TO PACIFIC COAST HWY – BOTH NB AND SB DIRECTIONS BLOCKED FOR AN UNKNOWN DURATION DUE TO A SLIDE.”

According to reports, there have been no reports of any vehicles damaged as a result of the mudslide. According to Google Maps, Tuna Canyon Road is the best alternative route for those traveling east.