(KGTV) - Heavy snow, mudslides and crashes led the California Highway Patrol to shut down Interstate 5 and Pacific Coast Highway Monday.
Both directions of I-5 closed through the Grapevine pass due to snow and crashes, Caltrans reported. The snow was expected to continue falling through the early evening.
Mountain driving was especially treacherous near SR-58 and several big rigs overturned, according to KABC.
I-5 CLOSURE: All lanes CLOSED in both directions on I-5 in Gorman/Lebec area due to heavy snow, accidents and vehicles stopped, NB lanes closed at Parker Road. SB lanes closed at Grapevine Road. Avoid the area. Duration unknown. pic.twitter.com/v5VBGQ5hg5
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) January 14, 2019
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Closer to the coast, Pacific Coast Highway was shut down near Broad Beach Road in Malibu due to mud covering the lanes. Malibu city officials said residents would be allowed to enter the area with identification when it was deemed safe.
Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) is closed in both direction from Trancas Canyon Rd./Borad Beach Rd. in #Malibu to Las Posas Rd. in Ventura due to significant mud flow and runoff in various areas that has covered lanes. Residents are allowed w/ID as long as it is safe. #LARain pic.twitter.com/FDhVYmLo32
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) January 14, 2019
