Topanga Canyon Boulevard Closed Indefinitely As Active Landslide Continues

TOPANGA, CA — A portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard has been shut indefinitely due to an ongoing active landslide, according to Caltrans.

The road is closed in both directions between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive, making it unavailable as a connection between PCH and the San Fernando Valley.

Topanga Canyon Boulevard was first shut down on March 9 due to the slide.

"The closure is necessary because the slide is still active," Caltrans spokesman Eric Menjivar told Patch on Wednesday. "Our geologists anticipate more material and boulders to come down at this location."

Caltrans shared a video on X Tuesday that showed how material periodically slides down the hillside. Menjivar said Caltrans is using a loader to clean up the materials every time they slide down the hill.

🚧TOPANGA CANYON BLVD CLOSURE UPDATE 🚧As of 11 a.m. Mar 12. Topanga Cyn Blvd. (State Route 27) is closed indefinitely in both directions between Pacific Coast Hwy & Grand View Dr. due to a slide at postmile 1.8. Updates at https://t.co/O37QesJHpw. #topangacanyonblvd pic.twitter.com/ruoakVrzUg
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) March 12, 2024

"There is no estimated time of reopening and our geologists are on site daily to assess the stability of the hillside," Menjivar said.

Motorists should use alternate routes, including Malibu Canyon Road and Las Virgenes Road. Up-to-date road closure information is available on the Caltrans Quickmap.