January 31st, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath announces that PCH will reopen Sunday, an important step forward in Los Angeles County’s recovery from the devastating Palisades Fire. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has worked with State agencies and the City of Los Angeles to ensure a coordinated reopening. On Sunday, February 2 at 8 a.m. all areas of PCH will reopen to essential traffic.

“Los Angeles County has worked diligently and with all deliberate speed to reopen PCH in a way that is safe and allows our residents, businesses, workers, and students to more easily navigate our coastal communities,” said Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. “This reopening is a step forward in our recovery for communities that endured both the Palisades and Franklin Fires.

“It’s important that we set expectations – this will not be the same PCH as before the fires. Traffic will be limited to one lane at reduced speeds to allow the essential repair and utility work to continue. Thank you to our Sheriff’s Department and Caltrans for their work to put appropriate safety and traffic control measures in place to make this reopening possible. We especially want to thank Governor Gavin Newsom for his support in this effort.”

Cleanup and utility restoration work continues on PCH. PCH will be limited to one lane in each direction with reduced speeds to allow for repair work to continue. Local traffic ONLY is strongly encouraged. PCH reopening has been a joint effort between the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and Caltrans.

With rain in the forecast next week, Los Angeles County Public Works, with the Sheriff’s Department and Caltrans, will continually monitor for roadway hazards.

To stay updated on road closures, visit pw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures.

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