The Old Ridge Route has suffered a landslide just north of the gate in Castaic. At 0.82 miles north of the gate, about a 25ft length of the roadbed has been compromised. This is on the west side of the road and about 5-6ft deep into the road surface.
The 2018 pavement still remains intact, though there is no foundation under it. It is not advised to drive the road, even if a gate is found open. It can be potentially dangerous as these landslides aren’t always obvious from the road surface. The weight of a car could cause collapse of the road surface, especially when the hillsides are saturated.
If you are traveling on foot or by bike, please be aware of the road under you. If an area looks to be sinking, avoid it. Keep clear of cliffs and steep edges.
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