I just confirmed with Heath Johnstong, Cal Trans Supervisor for the Big Sur Station that indeed the Highway at Rat Creek has given way. I posted this photo from Dave Nelson this morning and it was quite concerning to me then. For those who don’t know where Rat Creek is, there is a mileage marker link to the right, under *Big Sur Road Conditions. Please check there before you ask me.
This is the photo Heath just posted to my FB page:
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I think my mother, god bless her, saved this for my daughter who was born…
SAT, OCTOBER 17th NO KINGS RALLY in Monterey at Window on the Bay, 2 pm…
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oh no; not again! For the unknowing... where is rat creek? thanks
Do you know approximately what mile marker that is? Thank you
Mile Mark link to the right under Big Sur Road Conditions
Looks like more to go....
Oh, Kate, so sorry. What a mess!
Mile Mark:::
30.10 Rat Creek
32.40 Esalen Institute - Main Gate (for perspective)
Thanks for All Your Reporting Kate!
Mile Marker 30
Shit!
Bummer. It looks intense. At least everyone is safe with the road being closed.
Google Maps says Rat creek is here
36°05'32.2"N 121°37'06.7"W
36.092282, -121.618535
Thanks, Mike!