A portion of Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles has reopened after it was damaged during a monster storm that unleashed mud and debris flows nearly four months ago.
The section of Mulholland between Skyline and Bowmont avenues had been closed since early February, when much of the state was inundated by epic rains and hundreds of debris flows were reported in Los Angeles alone.
The city undertook an emergency project to install two new bulkheads to repair collapses from the storm, with construction costs totaling nearly $4.9 million, according to a report from the Los Angeles Office of Engineering. A contractor completed the work Friday afternoon and the stretch was reopened, said Mary Nemick, communications director for the office.
The winding road that winds through the Hollywood Hills is famous for its hairpin turns and panoramic views. He has appeared in many films, including the David Lynch mystery of the same name. Parts of the highway are notoriously vulnerable to storms, and closures tend to occur after heavy rain.
