The California Highway Patrol said Sunday that it is hoped to get Highway 101 reopened by midday between Agoura Hills and Calabasas in the Woolsey Fire area, but the freeway remained closed as of 9:15 p.m.
Highway 101 has been shut down for days due to the impacts of the 85,500-acre blaze, cutting off a main transportation artery between Northern and Southern California.
The CHP, along with Caltrans crews and fire officials, have been repairing signs and guardrails damaged by the flames and clearing debris from the roadway.
CHP Lt. Kevin Kurker noted that when the freeway does reopen, nearly all of the offramps will remain closed.
Motorists also are reminded to be watchful for emergency vehicles on the roadways.
Pacific Coast Highway — Highway 1 — is expected to remain closed between Las Posas Road in Camarillo and Sunset Boulevard in Santa Monica.
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