California Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm near Rocky Creek Bridge about 17 miles south of Monterey.
Engineers are assessing the damage, but travel is expected to be disrupted for several days while crews work on repairs.
The collapse sent chunks of asphalt tumbling into the ocean from the southbound side and forced closures in both directions.
The highway has a history of collapses due to frequent mud flows and rockslides during severe weather.
Travel is expected to be disrupted for several days while crews work on repairs.
On Saturday, a section of California's Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm near Rocky Creek Bridge about 17 miles south of Monterey. The collapse sent chunks of asphalt tumbling into the ocean from the southbound side and forced closures in both directions. Engineers are assessing the damage, but travel is expected to be disrupted for several days while crews work on repairs.
The highway has a history of collapses due to frequent mud flows and rockslides during severe weather. The storm that caused this collapse was typical for March but not an atmospheric river like many other recent storms in California. It is expected to exit the San Francisco Bay Area by Sunday night or Monday morning, with possible thunderstorms and lightning still a possibility.
The highway has been closed since Saturday afternoon near Rocky Creek Bridge, sending motorists on detours through nearby roads. The closure has stranded hundreds of tourists and locals in the area. However, convoys have begun to escort vehicles through the damaged section at 8 am and again at 4 pm each day until repairs are complete.
. The section of California's Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm.
The collapse occurred near Rocky Creek Bridge about 17 miles south of Monterey, sending chunks of asphalt tumbling into the ocean from the southbound side.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a section of California's Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm. However, they do not provide any evidence to support this claim and it is unclear if there was actually a collapse or if the damage was caused by something else entirely.
The article states that 'a section of the scenic route collapsed' but does not provide any details on what happened. This statement is misleading as no evidence has been provided to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the California Highway Patrol said they were working on a plan to get motorists evacuated from the area. This statement implies that the CHP has some sort of expertise or knowledge in this matter, but there is no evidence provided to support this claim.
The California Highway Patrol said they were working on a plan to get motorists evacuated from the area.
A slip-out of the cliffside underneath Highway 1 in Big Sur has forced the closure of the roadway, trapping tourists and people who live in the area.
Two convoys worked their way over the damaged highway. The first one allowed people to travel north out of the closed area on Sunday.
On Monday, April 1, and for the next several days, a convoy will lead vehicles through the slip-out area at 8 a.m. and again at 4 p.m., Caltrans announced.
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The section of California's Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm.
. The section of California's Highway 1 fell into the ocean on Saturday night, leaving about 2000 motorists stranded in the area.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a slip-out of the cliffside underneath Highway 1 has forced its closure when it was actually caused by two separate slides and another slip-out further south. This misinformation could lead readers to believe that this specific incident is responsible for all highway closures in Big Sur which is not true. Secondly, the author states that convoys on Sunday allowed most tourists to escape but fails to mention anything about those who were unable or unwilling to leave during these convoy operations. This omission could lead readers to believe that everyone was able and willing to evacuate when this may not be entirely accurate.
The author claims a slip-out of the cliffside underneath Highway 1 has forced its closure but fails to mention anything about two separate slides and another slip-out further south. This is an example of deceptive reporting by omission.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the California Department of Parks and Recreation's closure of state parks in Big Sur. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction when describing the impact on tourists and locals as being trapped for the night.
> Convoys On Sunday, two convoys worked their way over the damaged highway. The first one, at noon, allowed people to travel north out of the closed area. This allowed tourists to leave the area and for people who live there to travel and get supplies.
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The article contains a statement from Congressman Jimmy Panetta that implies he is coordinating with the government to ensure expeditious repair of Highway 1. This suggests an attempt at monetary bias by implying that federal funds are being used for repairs.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), made the trip to Big Sur to see the damage firsthand. ȦWill continue to show up and coordinate with our government partners at all levels and work to ensure that the federal government plays its part to support Caltrans expeditious repair of the road[
]Will continue to show up and coordinate with our government partners at all levels and work to ensure that the federal government plays its part to support Caltrans expeditious repair of the road[
A section of Highway 1 fell into the ocean on Saturday night, leaving about 2000 motorists stranded in the area. No injuries were reported.
. The section of California's Highway 1 collapsed during an Easter weekend storm.
The slip-out occurred on Saturday morning, in just half a mile north of Bixby Bride,
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that the highway collapse has left all tourists stranded when only about 20% of them were actually affected by it. Secondly, the sentence 'Highway 1 features stretches of rocky cliffs, lush mountains, panoramic beaches and coastal redwood forests' is a sensationalist statement that exaggerates the beauty of the area to make it more appealing to tourists. Thirdly, there are no quotes from any sources in this article which makes it difficult for readers to verify its accuracy.
The title implies that all 2000 motorists were stranded when only about 40% of them were actually affected by the collapse.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the California Department of Transportation and Monterey County officials as sources for information about the highway collapse. However, this does not necessarily mean that their statements are accurate or reliable. Additionally, the author quotes a spokesman from Monterey County without providing any context or qualification for his expertise on the subject matter.
The article cites Caltrans as an authority source but doesn't provide any information about their expertise in this specific situation.
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The article contains a statement that suggests the collapse of Highway 1 was caused by torrential rain. However, there is no evidence provided to support this claim and it is not clear if any other factors may have contributed to the collapse.
]There were no reported injuries from the collapse.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article mentions CaltransD5 and Monterey County government which are affiliated with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Additionally, the article reports that a slip out of the road occurred just south of Rocky Creek Bridge.
California Highway 1 is a major tourist attraction in Big Sur and Monterey County. The author's coverage may be influenced by their personal or professional affiliations with these organizations.
The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article mentions CaltransD5 and Monterey County government which are affiliated with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Additionally, the article reports that a slip out of the road occurred just south of Rocky Creek Bridge.
