UPDATE: One lane reopens in each direction on PCH at Paradise Cove following morning closure
By The Malibu Times · Mon Jul 06 2026
2:00 p.m. Update: Traffic is moving again on Pacific Coast Highway in the Paradise Cove area after a vehicle collision with a power pole forced a full closure early Monday morning.
As of 2 p.m. on Monday, July 6, one lane in each direction has reopened on PCH at Paradise Cove, allowing limited traffic to pass through the area.
The highway was fully closed beginning around 6 a.m. after a vehicle struck a power pole, bringing down power lines across the roadway. Crews from emergency agencies and utility workers spent several hours clearing the scene and repairing damaged infrastructure.
Motorists should continue to expect delays and use caution while traveling through the area, as utility crews remain on site and traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction.
No additional information about injuries or the cause of the collision has been released. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and follow directions from traffic control personnel.
9:00 a.m. Update: Pacific Coast Highway is now expected to remain closed for the rest of the day at Paradise Cove Road following an early morning crash that brought down a power pole and utility lines.
As of the 9 a.m. update, officials announced that both directions of Pacific Coast Highway will remain closed while crews from Southern California Edison complete repairs to the damaged power pole and downed electrical lines.The highway had initially been expected to reopen around 9 a.m., but repair work will require a significantly longer closure.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes, as no reopening time has been announced.
The collision occurred early Sunday morning when a vehicle struck a power pole, causing power lines to fall across the roadway. No information regarding injuries or the cause of the crash has been released.
Drivers should expect significant delays throughout the day and continue to monitor traffic updates before traveling through Malibu.
Original Story:
All lanes of Pacific Coast Highway are closed at Paradise Cove Road following an early morning traffic collision involving a vehicle and a power pole.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the crash occurred early Monday morning and brought down power lines across the roadway, forcing the complete closure of Pacific Coast Highway in both directions.
The closure was reported at approximately 6 a.m., and officials estimate the roadway will remain closed until about 9 a.m.while crews work to repair the damaged utility pole, remove the downed power lines, and clear the scene.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the highway reopens.
No information regarding injuries or the cause of the collision has been released.
This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.