CURRENT PALISADES FIRE AND EMERGENCY WORK LANE CLOSURES Week of October 6 - 12



Please note that crews on PCH may set up single-lane closures anytime within the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekday working hours. Those below are currently planned, but there may be others. Closures are weather-permitting and subject to change. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes during construction hours. View current traffic conditions by visiting the Caltrans Quickmap.

Pacific Coast Highway (PCH/State Route 1) from Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades to Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu

Current road conditions/speed limits

McClure Tunnel to Temescal Canyon Road: No restrictions; returned to 45 mph speed limit

Temescal Canyon Road to Sunset Boulevard: Reduced speed limit with cones and signage, 35 mph

Sunset Boulevard to Carbon Beach Terrace: Remains an active work zone, subject to single-lane closures and 25 mph speed limits

Potential lane closures in active work zones

· Ventura County Line to Carbon Beach Terrace

o From Trancas Canyon Road to Guernsey Avenue: Designated work zones, possible nighttime closures

o Corral Canyon Road Bridge repairs: Designated work zones, possible nighttime closures

· South of Las Flores Canyon Road to Sunset Boulevard

o Repair fire-damaged roadway, drainage and electrical systems, and slope repairs

o Lane closures only as needed, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily

· Just south of Big Rock Drive (closure extends less than half a mile)

o Northbound reduced to one lane 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday

o 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2: PCH reduced to one lane in each direction

· Big Rock Drive to Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27)

o Southern California Edison trenching operation

o Northbound outermost lane and shoulder closures

• 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

o Southbound outermost lane and shoulder closures

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays

• 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays

· Just south of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27)

o Rock mitigation repairs

o One lane of northbound PCH closed from Topanga Canyon Boulevard intersection to about a half-mile south

• 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays

Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive

Current road conditions and closures

· This stretch of SR-27 remains closed to motoring public from midnight to 5 a.m. daily

· One-way traffic control with a pilot car, postmile 2.5 to 2.8 for Caltrans emergency project work, 5 a.m. to midnight daily

· One-way traffic control for SCE trenching operation, postmile 4.3 to 6.7, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily

· One-way traffic control for SCE overnight work, between Grand View Drive to south of Topanga town center: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

Micheal Myers roams around the Venice Beach Boardwalk, checking out all the people.

Cruising around the Venice Afterburn on the first day.

Venice Afterburn is the Venice Beach version of the Burning Man Festival, a 2 day event held this past weekend.

The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 0 to raise parking meter rates 50% citywide. Meters will move from 1.00 to 1.50. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation currently charges between $1 and $8.50 for metered parking, depending on the area.

LADOT will also extend meter hours, with high activity areas running to midnight and most other metered blocks running to 8 p.m.

Meters will also start operating on Sundays

The Venice Afterburn is a yearly celebration of art and community in Venice Beach. As an official Burning Man Regional, it brings the playa spirit into the “default world,” blending it with the creative and colorful energy of Venice.

For two days, Windward Plaza transforms into a playground of magic full of art cars, installations, theme camps, music and comes alive with burners and locals alike.

Free before 6pm. Family-friendly during the day; after 6pm, the kids head home.

$20/day after 6pm (if you’re inside before 6, you’re set!)

All ages welcome until 6pm; for safety reasons, after 6pm it’s 18+ only (kids must head home for the evening). No overnight camping. No outside alcohol. Beer garden for 21+

The long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge will break ground by the end of the year, following the construction contract approval at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Construction is expected to begin in late 2025 and conclude by the end of 2027. The Pier restaurants and shops, parking and visitor access will remain open to welcome the public throughout the duration of the project.

Nationally recognized infrastructure contractor Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. was chosen to bring their extensive expertise in complex bridge projects to lead the 24-month, $35 million project.

The Pier Bridge, built in 1939, connects Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue to the Santa Monica Pier, providing access to one of the city’s most iconic destinations. The project will result in a new bridge that is seismically upgraded, more accessible and ready to serve residents, visitors and businesses well ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The new bridge will:

Meet modern seismic and safety standards
Provide a 75-year service life
Expand sidewalks to improve pedestrian access
Realign walkways on the Pier deck to improve circulation
As part of the project, the historic blue Pier sign will be removed and restored. The original Pier sign is scheduled to be removed at the end of the year and stored until project completion. The refurbished sign will be reinstalled at the end of construction, elevated for improved visibility and clearance.

To ensure visitors can continue to have that Instagrammable Pier experience as the project gets underway, a temporary half scale replica of the iconic neon sign is being installed beginning this week in the middle of the Pier, adjacent to Pier Burger and near the entrance to Pacific Park.

For the next few months, visitors and residents will have the unique opportunity to experience two Pier signs and bid a temporary farewell to the beloved original.

Business and visitor access during construction Bridge construction is scheduled to begin in November 2025 and is expected to last 24 months.

To keep the Pier o

pen and accessible: A temporary pedestrian bridge will connect visitors from Ocean Avenue to the Pier
A temporary vehicular ramp will maintain access to the Pier from the beach parking lot for emergency vehicles, deliveries, and public parking
A comprehensive wayfinding and signage program will guide visitors during construction Project timeline

Utility relocation work is already underway to prepare for construction.
Replica Pier Sign installation: October 2025
Temporary vehicle and pedestrian ramp installation: November 2025-June 2026
Pier Sign removal and rehabilitation: January 2026-September 2027
Bridge Demolition: June-September 2026
Bridge Construction: July 2026-December 2027
Pier Sign Reinstallation: September 2027
Project completion: December 2027
The city conducted more than 30 outreach meetings with Pier businesses, tenants and community stakeholders, and will continue frequent engagement throughout construction to minimize impacts and ensure clear communication.

Approximately 75 percent of the project cost — more than $30 million — is funded by the Federal Highway Bridge Program, with the balance supported by local transportation funds.

There’s a brand-new Funhouse at Pacific Park. The amusement park’s latest attraction draws inspiration from the historic ‘Toonerville Funhouse’ in the Santa Monica. But this time, it’s even creepier.



The legendary Toonerville Funhouse appeared in two eras of Santa Monica amusement history – first at Ocean Park Pier in the 1920s and later at Pacific Ocean Park in 1958 – thrilling and unnerving guests for decades. Hidden away for years, its spirit has been resurrected inside Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Over time, storms and renovations buried its memory, until the entrance to the abandoned funhouse was mysteriously uncovered inside Pacific Park. With a little polishing, it has reopened for guests as a nod to local Santa Monica history and nostalgic fun.

Do you dare? An animatronic fortune teller in a dusty glass cabinet lures unsuspecting guests inside. Then, the 2,800 square feet Funhouse’s nine distinct chambers will disorient, amuse and entertain with optical illusions, tricky layouts, and unexpected surprises.



Tackle massive marionettes as they cackle across a shifting floor. Walk a high wire in an upside-down world. Creep though a momentous mouth, get trapped in a giant gum ball machine, and lose yourself in a mirror maze. Which way is up, and which is down? How about a ride in an ice cream truck with an unhinged clown?

You may even end up in Sprinkles the Clown’s ice cream truck freezer! Will you make it out unscathed? Or will you be lost in this labyrinth of curiosities for another 50 years? The Funhouse at Pacific Park is a unique experience. Through it, we’re honoring the legacy of one of Santa Monica’s historical attractions, while creating a whole new world of modernized mystery and awe.

The 2,800 sq. ft. attraction revives the Toonerville Funhouse with nine themed chambers and a new storyline. The Funhouse is now a permanent addition.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Third Street Promenade! Live music, alebrijes, performances, community altars, and fun for all ages!

The 6th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Third Street Promenade will feature live entertainment, large-scale art, a Latinx pop-up market, community altars, kids' art and crafts, face painting and games for all ages.

Saturday, October 18 · 2 - 7pm

Public Art Exhibit💀:

Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltoreo will display his larger-than-life paper mache sculptures throughout Third Street Promenade. Expect to see catrinas up to 14 feet tall, alebrijes, and special pieces made exclusively for Santa Monica!



Live Performances 🎤💃🏻:

Aztec Dancers of Santa Monica Folklórico Dance Company | Academia de Danza BFFM | Ballet Folklórico del Alma | Neiva Arts | Mariachi Arcoiris | Santa Monica Ballet Folklórico | Grupo Folklórico La Rosa

Kid and Pet-Friendly Activities 🆓:

FREE arts and crafts

FREE face-painting

Latinx Pop-up

Market hosted by Molcajete Dominguero 🛍️

Community Altars 🕯️:

A colorful display of community altars will be on view throughout the day.

Come dressesd up as a catrina or catrin for a chance to win our "Best Dressed" prize! We'll see you there!

Boarding For Breast Cancer is thrilled to announce the 18th Annual Skate The Coast on October 25 + 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

Skate the Coast is a 15 mile skate-bike-roll from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach along the iconic Southern California Strand with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop for this mellow cruise.

B4BC welcomes anyone on wheels of all ages and abilities to join this push for prevention as we raise funds for B4BC's education, prevention and survivorship programs. Please help us reach our $75K goal by registering today! Registration includes an event tee shirt, goodie bag and prizes for top fundraisers!

Skate-bike-roll 15 miles from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach with B4BC and friends! This is a collective push for prevention with three hydration stops along the way. The morning will start at Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach where we'll load the shuttles to the Santa Monica Pier. From there we'll cruise down the coast to Arbor Venice, Marina Del Rey, Dockweiler State Beach, Hermosa Beach and finishing off at Dive N Surf for awards and celebrations. Our finish line party includes live music, food, adult beverages, raffle prizes and silent auction.



The 15-mile event is taking place on October 22nd, with participants meeting up at 7:00 am at Veteran’s Park in Redondo Beach for check in and shuttles. The skating begins at 9 am at Santa Monica Pier and will end at 1:00 pm at Redondo Beach, with a three hydration stops in between. Following the event there will be a finish line party from 12 pm – 4 pm at Dive N Surf.

The goal is to fundraise $75,000 and B4BC looks forward to getting the community together for some fresh air and movement, all for breast cancer awareness!

For more info, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.