Latest Event Updates

Pacific Coast Highway Reported Reopening at Approximately 6 AM

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The following represents the latest road conditions on routes near the Malibu campus:

  • Pacific Coast Highway north of the Malibu campus remains closed between Latigo Canyon and Corral Canyon. However, agencies are reporting they currently plan to open two southbound lanes and one northbound lane of Pacific Coast Highway around 6 AM. This opening  will allow Pepperdine community members to access the Malibu Campus by taking Kanan Dume Road south from the 101 Highway to Pacific Coast Highway. 
  • Malibu Canyon remains closed in both directions.

Please note: Agencies may update conditions and closures rapidly. Please check the resources below and be prepared for changing conditions and closures with short notice.  

Please plan for a potentially longer commute, since your typical route to the Malibu campus may not be available or traffic may be heavier than normal, and confirm road conditions before departing. As always, all employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.

Normal Malibu Campus Operations Resume Thursday

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Normal campus operations, including in-person classes on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus, will resume Thursday, February 22, 2024. All other campuses remain open at this time. Graduate schools may follow up with additional communications to students and faculty as needed.

University officials continue to monitor the road conditions and closures. This includes gathering information from experts and associated agencies who oversee the roads regarding anticipated timelines for reopening.

Below are the current road conditions for major routes leading to the Malibu Campus:

  • Pacific Coast Highway south of the Malibu campus is open.
  • Topanga Canyon is open. 
  • Malibu Canyon remains closed due to a landslide.
  • Pacific Coast Highway north of campus remains closed between Corral Canyon and Latigo Canyon.
  • Kanan Dume Road is open; however, Pacific Coast Highway between Kanan and the Malibu campus is closed as noted above.

For example, this means, if traveling from the Calabasas campus, instead of taking Malibu Canyon or Kanan Dume Road south to Pacific Coast Highway, the best route may be traveling south/east on the 101 Highway to Topanga Canyon Road; south on Topanga to Pacific Coast Highway, then north on Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu. From Calabasas, this route adds 12 miles to the commute. 

Road conditions may change, but it is likely these noted road closures will remain in place for tomorrow. Please plan for a potentially longer commute, since your typical route to the Malibu campus may not be available, and confirm road conditions before departing. 

As always, all employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Irvine, Malibu, West Los Angeles.

Malibu Campus In-Person Classes Canceled for Today 

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Due to multiple road closures leading to the Malibu campus – all in person classes on the Malibu Campus will be canceled today. Communications regarding potential online delivery of classes will be sent following this message and may come from the University or individual schools. 

  • Malibu Canyon is closed due to a rockslide north of the tunnel. 
  • PCH north of campus at Corral Canyon remains closed due to a mudslide.  

Critical support personnel, as designated by their supervisor, should follow established departmental protocols for determining whether to report to campus if they can safely do so. All other employees should check in with their supervisors about working remotely today.

All other campuses remain open at this time. 

All employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Irvine, Malibu, West Los Angeles.

PCH Closed North of Campus by Mudslide

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PCH is closed in both directions at Corral Canyon due to a mudslide. All other routes to campus are open and clear of any major delays and University operations continue as normal. Note University shuttle service may be impacted this morning as shuttle drivers may be delayed in arriving to campus.

All employees and students are encouraged to drive slowly and carefully, leave plenty of extra time for travel, and remain informed about conditions for Pepperdine’s Southern California campuses by utilizing the following resources: 

Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.

This entry was posted in Calabasas, Malibu.