BIG SUR, Calif. — Workers dangle from a crane, drilling into the vertical face of rock that holds up one of the most famous and picturesque stretches of road in the world. They’re performing a delicate surgery on fragile geology in hopes that a single lane of traffic can safely flow to Big Sur before summer arrives.
Why Highway 1 is the climate challenge that California can’t fix
It is beloved by Big Sur road trippers and is vital for local businesses. But intense storms, slides and fires imperil this highway. What does the future hold?
By Melina Mara
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May 7, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT