Outside Agency Projects
Many projects conducted in and around Malibu by agencies other than the City of Malibu can affect commute time through the construction areas and may cause additional traffic on alternate routes. Motorists should take extra caution when passing through the work zones.
Caltrans
PCH Slope Repair Project
Caltrans is planning a permanent slope restoration on state route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) in Malibu. Construction of the $12.4 million project south of Big Rock Drive is scheduled from September 2022 through July 2023. Utility relocation will take place from September 2021 through October 2022. The work zone spans 180 feet on southbound SR-1, which will require shifting lanes toward the hillside to make room for special construction equipment.
Pacific Coast Highway Drainage Improvement and Fish Passage
The Pacific Coast Highway Drainage Improvement and Fish Passage Project will replace the culvert at Solstice Canyon Creek with a bridge and rehabilitate or replace twelve culverts. The parameters of the project are from Temescal Canyon Road in Malibu to Tonga Street in Ventura County, 25.2 miles.
The restoration of infrastructure and functionality and the prevention of further damage to the drainage culverts. The replacement of the Solstice Creek culvert with a bridge will provide access for the steel-head trout to migrate upstream. A pedestrian walkway will be constructed beneath the bridge to allow safe foot traffic under the highway.
SOLSTICE CREEK AND CULVERT REHAB PROJECT
This project proposes to restore or replace damaged drainage culverts on Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH / State Route 1 (SR-1) to increase the service life, reduce the risk of plugging, and prevent erosion of the roadway backfill. The project also proposes that the culvert (Bridge No. 53-0030) at Solstice Canyon Creek be replaced to have the capability of fish passage. The project limits are from 0.4 miles south of Temescal Cyn Rd to 0.1 miles north of Tonga St.
Caltrans, at the City of Malibu's request, held a virtual community meeting on April 29, 2021 to present its upcoming Solstice Creek and Culvert Rehab project in Malibu. Community members were able to ask questions and give their input during the meeting.
Southern California Edison
Merlin Circuit Targeted Undergrounding Project (Latigo Canyon)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Southern California Edison (SCE) will begin construction activities associated with its Merlin Circuit Targeted Undergrounding Project in the City of Malibu. This project is part of SCE’s ongoing wildfire mitigation and electric system resiliency efforts designed to improve public safety and electrical reliability in high wildfire risk areas.
PROJECT PURPOSE
The targeted undergrounding effort is intended to reduce wildfire risk and improve electric reliability during extreme weather conditions by relocating overhead electrical facilities underground. Undergrounding infrastructure helps protect the electrical system from high winds, vegetation impacts, and other hazards that may contribute to wildfires or power outages.
CONSTRUCTION LIMITS
Construction activities for this phase of the project will occur along Latigo Canyon Road within the City of Malibu. Work will cover approximately 3.2 miles (16,895 linear feet) of targeted underground electrical infrastructure installation. Construction activities are anticipated to remain within the existing public right-of-way.
ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Construction is anticipated to begin in May 2026, with completion expected during the third quarter of 2026. Dates are subject to change due to operational needs, permitting, weather conditions, or other unforeseen factors.
WORKING HOURS
Approved construction hours are anticipated to be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Motorists should anticipate intermittent traffic lane closures and minor traffic delays within the work area during active construction operations. Traffic control measures, including signage and flaggers, will be in place to help maintain safe traffic flow for motorists, pedestrians, and construction crews.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Construction activities may include:
- Utility potholing and trenching
- Installation of conduits, vaults, and manholes
- Cable installation
- Asphalt restoration
- Removal of existing overhead electrical infrastructure and associated equipment
- Vegetation trimming or removal necessary for safe access and construction activities
Residents and businesses near the project area may experience temporary construction-related noise during approved working hours.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information regarding SCE’s Targeted Undergrounding Program, please visit: www.sce.com/tug
For project-related questions or concerns:
- Email: SCEprojects@sce.com
- Phone: 1-888-331-0010
LA County Waterworks District 29
Trancas Creek Crossing Permanent Waterline (Phase II)
The project consists of installing approximately 400-linear-feet of permanent 18-inch steel waterline and removing approximately 420-linear-feet of temporary 16-inch High-Density Polyethylene bypass watermain.
The project and related recommended actions are within the scope of the project in the Environmental Reevaluation/Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration/Finding of No Significant Impact (MND) prepared and adopted by Caltrans as lead agency for their State Route 1 Trancas Creek Bridge Replacement project previously reviewed and considered by the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors on June 9, 2020. The proposed Trancas Creek Crossing Permanent Waterline (Phase II) project is within the assumptions for construction and operation analyzed in the Addendum to the MND, which described the installation and proposed removal of the temporary bypass pipe.
Carbon Canyon Road Waterline Improvements
This project replaces approximately 6,900 feet of aging and undersized 1.5, 2, 4-inch waterline with 8-inch and 12-inch diameter steel pipe. The scope will also include pump station upgrades.
Lower Encinal Pump Station Improvements Project
Los Angeles County Public Works will begin construction to upgrade a pump station at 32805 Camino De Buena Ventura in the City of Malibu.
The project will improve water system reliability for Los Angeles County Waterworks District 29 customers. Construction is expected to begin the week of July 20, 2026 and be completed by November 2027. Construction hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The public may experience temporary traffic impacts. Traffic control measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of the public.
Customers will be notified of any scheduled water service interruption at least 24 hours in advance. The staging area will be located at the intersection of Encinal Canyon Road and Avenida De La Encinal.