Malibu beach shut indefinitely as dangerous erosion sparks safety fears
- Malibu's Point Dume Beach has been closed indefinitely after severe coastal erosion damaged access roads, parking areas and utilities, with officials warning the unstable bluffs pose a serious safety risk.
- The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors said Westward Beach Road beyond the pay gate and the Point Dume Beach parking lot are closed with "no estimated reopening date.
- " Restrooms 1, 2 and 3 also remain closed after erosion damaged underground water lines, though temporary toilets and hand-washing stations have been installed.
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- Malibu's Point Dume Beach has been closed indefinitely after severe coastal erosion damaged access roads, parking areas and utilities, with officials warning the unstable bluffs pose a serious safety risk.
- The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors said Westward Beach Road beyond the pay gate and the Point Dume Beach parking lot are closed with "no estimated reopening date.
- " Restrooms 1, 2 and 3 also remain closed after erosion damaged underground water lines, though temporary toilets and hand-washing stations have been installed.
Sources: The Independent