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LA's Mountain Highway Destroyed Again by Storms
3 Jan
Summary
- Angeles Crest Highway closed again due to storm damage.
- Storms caused washed-out roads and crumbled asphalt.
- Highway previously reopened after years of closure.
A crucial 27-mile segment of the Angeles Crest Highway, a vital artery for millions of Los Angeles residents, has been closed once more following recent storm damage. The closure, stretching from Cedar Springs to near the Cajon Pass, is due to washed-out roads and crumbled asphalt. This recent damage occurred just months after the highway was fully reopened in August following years of repairs from the winter 2022-2023 storms.
The winter storms in December 2025 caused significant damage to the roadbed in at least four locations, with photos revealing large sections of the roadway missing. This marks the end of a brief four-month period of full accessibility for the highway, which is a primary route to ski areas, hiking trails, and picnic spots within the Angeles National Forest.
The history of the Angeles Crest Highway is one of constant struggle against natural forces. Built between 1929 and 1956, its construction required extensive use of dynamite. Since its completion, road crews have continuously battled to keep it open, a challenge underscored by this latest extended closure.
