Paul’s Slide undergoing geotechnical evaluation

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUPDATE #47GEOTECH INVESTIGATIONS TO DETERMINE NEXT STEPS AT PAUL’S SLIDEMONTEREY/SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES – Continued movement of the hillside has paused slide removal efforts at Paul’s Slide. The result of current Geotech studies will help determine specific next steps for repair efforts. Geotech crews continue to study measurements of recent slide activity and, in coordination with Caltrans engineering teams, will design repairs based on the assessment of these slide conditions. Our approach continues to prioritize the safety of crews who have worked almost nonstop since late March to remove slide material and stabilize the hillside. A two-mile closure of Highway 1 remains in effect between Limekiln State Park and Lucia. Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast remains open from Cambria to Limekiln, and from Monterey to Lucia.                                                      Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: Twitter at: @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5. Our crews deserve to get home safely too.Drive slowly and carefully in work zones. CHP Traffic Incident Information Page: http://cad.chp.ca.govTraveler information at: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/                            | #BeWorkZoneAlert | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | ###   Kevin DrabinskiPublic Information OfficerCaltrans District 550 Higuera St.San Luis Obispo CA 93401Office: 805.549.3138Cell: 805.748.1858TTY 711