Hwy 1 Along Big Sur Coast Reopens as Dolan Fire Containment Grows

State Highway 1 along the Big Sur coast reopened Monday evening, according to Monterey County emergency officials.

The closure between the communities of Gorda and Lucia was lifted at 6 p.m. The section of road had been closed because of the Dolan Fire, which has burned more than 128,000 acres and destroyed 19 structures.

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It was 46 percent contained as of Monday evening.

Travelers are urged to be cautious when in the area and be aware of emergency vehicles.