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Section of California’s scenic Highway 1 collapses due to storm.
– Section of California’s Highway 1 collapsed near Big Sur during Easter weekend storm.
– Chunks of asphalt fell into the ocean, closing the highway in both directions.
– Engineers assessing the damage as Caltrans works on a plan to evacuate motorists.
– Crews determined northbound lane safe for travel, began escorting cars around damaged section.
– Some motorists stranded overnight in cars, others sheltered at Big Sur Lodge.
– Periodic convoys will continue as crews shore up highway with other closures due to rocks and debris.
– Highway frequently sees closures due to collapses, mud flows, and rockslides during severe weather.
– Storm dumped heavy rain at lower elevations, over a foot of snow at Sierra Nevada ski resorts.
– Storm not an atmospheric river, moved down California coast from San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles.
– Storm expected to stay over Southern California until Sunday night or Monday, with showers and possible thunderstorms.
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