News Release
Date: Feb. 20, 2026
District: District 7, Los Angeles and Ventura counties
Contact: Monica Ruvalcaba
Phone: (213) 831-6424
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Angeles Crest Highway Remains Indefinitely Closed While Caltrans Begins Repairs and Addresses Storm Damage
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST ― Caltrans continues debris removal and emergency repairs along State Route 2 (Angeles Crest Highway/SR-2) following recent heavy rains that triggered landslides, rockfalls and slope erosion, damaging multiple sections of the highway in the Angeles National Forest.
The closure affects nearly 30 miles of SR-2, covering the section from 3.3 miles east of Newcomb’s Ranch to Big Pines Highway. The highway will remain closed indefinitely as conditions vary along the corridor and crews continue to evaluate and repair damage.
Caltrans is addressing storm-related damage through three emergency repair projects, totaling $16.8 million. Crews are still assessing the corridor, with roughly 40 locations already identified for repair along the highway. Planned work includes:
Installing k-rail around washed out shoulders and roadways
Installing temporary traffic signals at traffic restriction locations for one-way traffic control
Repairing eroded slopes and embankments beneath the roadway
Reconstructing shoulders and slopes to original design grades
Providing appropriate erosion control measures to prevent further damage
Caltrans urges motorists to plan ahead and avoid the closure area. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
For real-time updates on road conditions and closures, please visit Caltrans QuickMap.
Learn more about the project, repair work, and FAQs at the SR-2 Winter Storm Repairs project website.
https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-7/district-7-projects/d7-sr2-ach-winter-storm-repairsCaltrans reminds motorists to be “Work Zone Alert” and “Slow for the Cone Zone.”
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