California transport officials post jaw-dropping drone images of the consequences of the states’ coastal highway collapse.
The amazing aerial images show the large piece of the famous Pacific Coast Highway swallowed by a deep crack in the cliffs that bathe the Pacific Ocean. The panoramic view reveals how large sections of the north and south runways collapsed into the sea amid torrential rain storms on Friday.
“Check out this amazing drone video of # Hwy1 washout at Rat Creek about 15 miles south of #BigSur. Our teams are on site protecting you, assessing damage and starting cleaning / repairs, ”the California Department of Transportation tweeted Domigo.
Authorities are still assessing the damage and have been unable to provide a timetable for completing the massive undertaking needed to repair the central section of California’s Highway 1.
The highway, which stretches 656 miles along the Golden State coast, is closed for miles in both directions of the disaster.
No injuries were reported.