A storm pouring large amounts of rain on the Central Coast is flooding roads across the region, forcing many to close.
In San Luis Obispo, San Luis Bay Dr. is closed from Highway 101 to Monte Rd. However, some drivers have pushed their way through the rising waters.
Yes, this is NOT what you should do when the roads are flooded and closed. While we were at San Luis Bay Dr, many drivers are turning around … but we saw a car crossing the flooded road to reach Monte Road. pic.twitter.com/HU1tNbOKN7
– Megan Healy (@MeganHealyTV) January 28, 2021
The closing started just before 8 am on Thursday morning.
Just to the south, the floodwaters also closed the main roads in the Santa Maria-Guadalupe area.
Near Orcutt, Caltrans closed Highway 1 between Solomon Road. and Black Rd. This closure can last most of the day.
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Black Rd. Is also closed at the Stowell intersection in Santa Maria.
The floods are forcing the intermittent closure of Highway 1 near Guadalupe on Dominion Rd.
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