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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Dani Anguiano

California’s Highway 1 reopens after years-long closure due to landslides

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Highway 1 spanning the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California, on 24 December 2023. Photograph: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images

A portion of California’s scenic Highway 1, which winds through rugged cliffs along the coast and has long been a highlight for travelers admiring the ocean views, reopened on Wednesday after a years-long closure.

A large section of the road in Big Sur has been cut off due to landslides since 2023, creating challenges for visitors and businesses that rely on tourism.

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