This morning's LA Times announced that Hwy 1 is now open through Big Sur.

Is that a good thing? Just curious. My guess is no. Getcha there quicker but at what cost?

That's cool. We get traffic updates on APUG. What's happening on the M25 tonight?:D

What's the temperature and traffic like though Redding? In all fairness I'm glad to hear that Highway 1 is open, it's one of the countries best views.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gwSSrT7-LciDlr1tYmyE9e19oX9QD91TOP0G0

In Redding the daytime temp is very likely close to 110F.
Having Hwy 1 open is a very good thing. The small businesses along the route, especially in Big Sur, make a large percentage of their living during the summer months.

I'm really glad that the highway has re-opened, especially if it means that the fire danger has lessened a bit.

I wish all the best to all those in the affected area in California.

I must admit, however, that my original reaction was "The Trans-Canada Highway was closed??" :)

Matt

The Trans-Canada was closed in May when I tried to get to Vancouver via Golden and Revelstoke, BC. I think they have it open now though. :)

There were mudslides. In May there is still snow pack in the mountains, and with temperatures in the 30s (that'd be 90s to you Amurikans :) ) the snow was melting rapidly, causing mudslides.

As Ansel Adams said about Point Lobos, "It's simply a place with a capital "P"".

Glad to hear the road is open, and that special places, like Pont Lobos, are safe.