A portion of Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles has reopened after being damaged by a giant storm nearly four months ago that triggered mudslides.
The stretch of Mulholland Drive between Skyline Drive and Bowmont Drive has been closed since early February, when much of the state was hit by heavy rainfall, with reports reported in Los Angeles alone Hundreds of mudslides.
The city embarked on an emergency project to install two new bulkheads to repair scour caused by the storm, at a total construction cost of nearly $4.9 million, according to a report from the Los Angeles Department of Engineering. Mary Nemick, director of communications for the department, said a contractor completed the work Friday afternoon and the stretch of road has reopened.
The winding road that winds through the Hollywood Hills is known for its hairpin turns and sweeping views. It has appeared in many films, including the David Lynch mystery of the same name. As we all know, some roads are susceptible to storms and tend to be closed after heavy rain.
