Pepperdine Monitoring Owen Fire in Topanga Canyon

Posted on July 26, 2023, 2:57 PM

The Owen Fire is burning in Topanga Canyon. Los Angeles County Fire is responding to address the fire and Pepperdine officials are monitoring. Though the fire is currently not threatening any Pepperdine campuses and winds are blowing away from University campuses, smoke may be visible from the Calabasas and Malibu campuses. Topanga Canyon is currently closed between Mulholland Highway and Pacific Coast Highway. Please check road conditions related to your travel as traffic around the area will be impacted by the closures and response activity. 

Please be advised of the following:

• Community members whose homes are affected by the fire or road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies. 
• Road condition information is available on the University’s Road Condition hotline at 310.506.ROAD (7623).
• The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page.

Traffic Accident in Malibu Canyon Causing Delays

Posted on May 18, 2023, 7:45 AM

A traffic accident on southbound Malibu Canyon Road near the tunnel is causing delays. Consider giving yourself extra time to transit the canyon or use alternative routes to campus. 

For the most up-to-date information on roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.  

Delays on Malibu Canyon Road

Posted on April 24, 2023, 7:21 AM

California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported an accident near the tunnel earlier this morning. Southbound traffic is delayed while CPH clears the scene.  

The Malibu Campus is open, classes and finals are proceeding as scheduled. Normal business operations are expected to continue throughout the day. Please allow for extra time when traveling to campus. 

For the most up-to-date information on roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed on the Sigalert website.

Malibu Canyon Road Scheduled to Be Closed on Friday, March 24, 2023 – 9 AM to 3 PM

Posted on March 23, 2023, 3:52 PM

Malibu Canyon Road is scheduled to be closed from Civic Center Drive to Piuma Road on Friday, March 24, from 9 AM to 3 PM for pothole repairs. The Malibu campus is expected to remain open, with business operations and classes proceeding as normal.

Please allow for extra time when traveling to campus during that time period and utilize alternate routes. Drivers are encouraged to call Pepperdine’s Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD) for the most up-to-date information on roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed on the Sigalert website.