Latest Event Updates
Full PCH Reopening Delayed
Officials in Los Angeles have delayed the scheduled full reopening of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Some parts of the PCH closure area are accessible from Malibu, but roadblocks are reported to still be in place on the south end near Santa Monica for those trying to commute to Pepperdine’s Malibu campus.
All community members are encouraged to stay informed as road conditions continue to change, sometimes without advance notice. While PCH is in this reopening phase, drivers will experience slower traffic than usual and should allow extra time for commuting to and from campus, or consider alternative routes. Even when fully open, PCH will have only a single lane in each direction for the time being.
Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com. As changes are announced to roads near the Malibu campus, updates will be made to the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).
PCH Reopens Sunday – One Lane Each Direction
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is scheduled to reopen on Sunday with one lane moving in each direction. While this will provide direct access to Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus from Santa Monica / Los Angeles along the coast, commuters using this route should expect traffic related delays. Officials recommend anyone who does not have an essential need to be on PCH should avoid the area to minimize traffic.
Rain Forecast
Early weather forecasts call for some rain next Tuesday – Thursday. University officials are watching the forecasts closely and will communicate updates with the community as appropriate.
Malibu Canyon Road Open
County officials have reopened Malibu Canyon Road to all traffic as of 6 AM today, Monday, January 27.
The University will proceed with the modified schedule announced for today – remote learning and critical support staffing at the Malibu campus. Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28, classes and operations on the Malibu campus will resume as regularly scheduled.
As always, please drive carefully and remain informed about local road conditions. 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.
Malibu Canyon Road Closed – Online Classes and Modified Staffing for Monday
The University will move to remote learning and critical support staffing at the Malibu campus on Monday, January 27, due to the closure of Malibu Canyon Road, between Piuma Road and Francisco Ranch Road at 5 PM today. County officials have indicated they will not reopen Malibu Canyon Road before 5 PM on Monday.
Other University events planned to occur on the Malibu campus on Monday will continue as scheduled unless otherwise communicated by event organizers. Attendees should monitor road conditions and allow for extra travel time as needed. Athletics event updates will be posted on the University Athletics website.
Dining hours on the Malibu campus will be as follows:
- Waves Cafe, Starbucks, Nature’s Edge, and HAWC – open for regularly scheduled hours.
- CCB Cafe Fresca, the Deli, Drescher Cafe, and the School of Law Cafe – closed
All other campuses will continue with classes as regularly scheduled and normal on-ground operations.
Officials expect Malibu Canyon Road to be open on Tuesday, and therefore classes and operations on the Malibu campus are expected to resume as regularly scheduled on Tuesday. The University will update the community about Tuesday’s classes and operations on the Malibu campus by Monday at 7 PM.
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.
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