Current Roadway Conditions and Status

Swede’s Cut in February 2023

The Ridge Route is CLOSED
to through travel from Castaic to Gorman.

It is open from only from State 138 to the Tumble Inn at the north end, and from approximately one mile north of Templin Highway to Castaic at the south end. The central portion remains closed to all motor vehicle traffic including motorcycles and off-highway vehicles. Walking, bicycling, and horseback riding are allowed. The roadway is not open for through travel from State 138 to Castaic.

Use caution on the northern end between Sandberg and Liebre Maintenance Camp site as there are many rockslides and other debris covering the roadway. Due to storms in December 2022 and January 2023, the roadway is not passable by a standard clearance auto for its entire length from Templin Highway to Sandberg. There is an active landslide near the south end and two locations where the roadway is undermined.

If you find the gate open at either end, do not expect the other gate to be open. The default position of the gate is closed at this time. Travel ONLY at your own risk as the roadway is legally closed. The gates MAY close behind you at ANY TIME.

I-5 Roadway Conditions

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Current Roadway Conditions and Detours

WINTER WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

During the rainy season, TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED along the Ridge Route from Templin Highway to Sandberg during and a few days after any rain or snow. The roadway is fragile in places and travel over the roadway in a heavy vehicle can damage the concrete and asphalt paving. Wait at least a few days after ANY rain or snow before attempting travel and do not attempt to drive a heavy vehicle over the roadway at any time.

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Weather Forecasts from the National Weather Service:

Rainfall Totals for Gorman, Sandberg, Castaic Powerhouse, and Castaic from Los Angeles County Public Works

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