California s Highway 1 near Big Sur reopens after collapse Associated Press © (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) Crews dig out debris from a washed out section of Highway 1 near Big Sur in February. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
A section of California’s scenic Highway 1 near Big Sur that collapsed during a winter storm reopened to traffic Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and work crews stood on the freshly paved and marked roadway to celebrate the reopening of the main artery to and from Big Sur, which attracts millions of tourists who visit the famous coastal region each year.
“There are few, if any, more iconic routes than Highway 1 not just in California but anywhere in the world. What this road means to the local economy, to the people of this region and to all Californians is invaluable,” Newsom said. “As we rebuild, we do so with the knowledge that the conditions that washed out this section of roadway will become more common in the future.
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