Massive rock and mudslides shut down several roads in Malibu

MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- Massive mud and rockslides in Malibu came tumbling down Wednesday, prompting the immediate closure of several roads.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Malibu Canyon Road between Piuma Road and Pacific Coast Highway will remain closed overnight due to a rockslide. A geology assessment will be done Thursday morning before the road can reopen.

The area was only open to emergency vehicles.

In photos posted by CHP West Valley on its X account, you can see the mud and large boulders covering the entire roadway.

All lanes of Pacific Coast Highway between Corral Canyon Road and Latigo Canyon Road were closed in both directions due to a mudslide. Drivers were being asked to avoid the area.

Meanwhile, all in-person classes at Pepperdine's Malibu campus were canceled Wednesday. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced all schools will be closed Thursday.

Farther north, a large rock fell on Bouquet Canyon Road near Texas Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Meanwhile, overnight rain led to flooding on the 105 Freeway in Lynwood near Alameda Street, leaving one car disabled.

City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.