More than 40 miles of the highway had to be repaired, including replacing guard rails and signs, clearing out debris catch basins and re-striping lanes.
The opening got off to a rocky start, with some portions of the road having falling rocks and boulders, officials reported.
Los Angeles County Public Works and Caltrans officials cautioned motorists to use caution when navigating the steep and windy pass, and said they would continue to monitor mountainsides left barren by the Station fire during rainstorms, which could cause future closures.
A county public works officials said the rainstorm Nov. 12 that caused mudflows in La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta also caused soil and rocks to spill onto the highway, an indication of what could come later this winter.
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Utility announces emergency system
Glendale Water & Power on Monday announced the installation of a new emergency notification system for customers during times of natural disaster or infrastructure-related problems.
Called the Citizen Notification System, it will alert those who sign up with important information before, during and after emergencies, such as fires and floods, and give updates on evacuations and road closures.
Utility customers must enroll in the system to receive the notifications, which can be delivered via home phone, cell phone, e-mail, text message and other options.
Glendale Water & Power General Manager Glenn Steiger urged residents to sign up for the system, especially in light of projected mudslides and debris flows in the barren hillsides this winter.
“Our new Citizen Notification System will help deliver critical information and guidance on how to stay safe and out of harm’s way during natural disasters, emergencies and other crises,” he said. “The success of this important public safety program depends on individual participation, so we urge all Glendale residents and businesses to register today.”
Customers can also opt in to receive notification about civic events through the system.
